Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst

We are currently looking for a Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst to join our local government finance team in Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines team pursues work assisting Iowa's governmental bodies with school financing, city financing, county financing and special purpose financings, and has been involved in many of Iowa's highest profile public projects over the past several decades. The team is made up of three senior bankers, two junior bankers, an analyst, an intern plus professional administrative support. About the Role and Your Career Path As part of the Des Moines collaborative team, you'll gain broad, hands-on exposure across the full lifecycle of municipal finance transactions, including long-term capital planning, initial and periodic update to bond sizing, cash flow modeling, debt profile and rating strategy analysis, and transaction execution, working with peers and senior bankers, including directly with clients. We are especially interested in candidates with exceptional technical excellence and the ability to build rapport within the team and with our clients quickly; candidates that can, communicate persuasively, read a room, and turn client interactions into trust and opportunity, and finally, candidates interested in using new technology to more efficiently and effectively serve clients. If you see yourself as part of a high-performing team this role, and this team, is designed for you. Qualifications - Bachelor degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or other related fields - Experience with data-base software, data-modeling software and advanced excel techniques is preferred - Demonstrated high achievement, particularly in team or competitive settings - Operates consistently with the highest degree of integrity and accountability - Quickly builds trust and rapport across multiple constituencies - Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills - Thrives in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment - Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated, and willing to go the extra mile in terms of effort and hours when needed - Well organized with meticulous attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects under pressure without letting quality slip - Strong communication skills confidence and conviction in verbal and written settings , and an entrepreneurial drive toward business development are highly valued - Genuine excitement about the opportunity presented by the team on which you will work The anticipated starting salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $80,000 - $90,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience, location, and other factors. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation, which will be part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market. #LI-AH1