Municipals Analyst

Purpose of the role

To raise capital and manage the financial risk of clients, including financial advisory services, identification and origination of market opportunities, research, economic analysis. 

Accountabilities

• Identification and cultivation of relationships with potential clients, including corporations, institutions, or government entities.
• Market research and analysis to identify industry trends, potential deal opportunities, and client needs.
• Collaboration with internal teams to develop pitch materials, financial models, and presentations for client meetings and transactions.
• Structuring and execution of deals, including mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and strategic advisory services.
• Due diligence process coordination, timeline management, and liaising between various stakeholders involved in transactions.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join Barclays as a Municipals Analyst, where you will gain a broad understanding of the Public Finance investment banking business by providing cross-functional assistance to senior bankers. You will participate in municipal transactions and help source new opportunities by developing and evaluating debt profiles of various clients. Perform financial modeling and cash flow analyses to evaluate debt financing alternatives for municipal entities. You will also draft internal and external correspondence and client presentation materials discussing financing strategies, market trends, and Barclays’ qualifications. Participate in transaction execution, including guiding deal logistics, running cash flows, preparing investor, and rating agency presentations, and reviewing financing documents.

To be successful as a Municipals Analyst, you should have experience with:

• Financial services, government, or related field

• Ample quantitative abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Multitasking while exhibiting a high level of attention to detail

• Understanding of finance and bond math

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience with DBC Finance Program

• Demonstrated interest in public policy

• Familiarity with and understanding of financial markets

• High level of energy, positive attitude, and mental curiosity

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in San Francisco, CA.

This role is regulated by FINRA.

Minimum Salary: $110,000

Maximum Salary: $125,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.