Public Finance Associate

About This Critical Role – The Job

We are currently looking for an Associate to join the Keygent team.

Candidates should thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment; have the ability to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines with strong organizational skills; and conduct themselves professionally when interacting with senior partners, clients, and colleagues. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a strong work ethic and be prepared to serve a meaningful role on a supportive team. Candidates should expect to:

• Actively participate in the planning, structuring, and execution of municipal bond transactions and manage the administrative aspects of the transaction process from initial pitch to final settlement, including:
  1. Perform and coordinate research and quantitative analysis to produce materials for current and prospective clients.
  2. Prepare, review and maintain transaction materials including credit presentations, case studies, timelines, and client presentations.
  3. Track the progress of transactions and review transaction materials for accuracy.
  4. As needed, attend client meetings, calls and presentations.
  5. Assist senior advisors in identifying transaction opportunities (e.g. refinancings)
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with Keygent team members on a transaction-to-transaction basis, providing relevant and valuable transaction information to support the development of financial models.
• In collaboration with key members of the Keygent team, contribute to the strategic growth activities associated with prospective and engaged leads including:
  1. Prepare and maintain various marketing materials, including presentations, pitchbooks, lists of comparable transactions, and market updates.
  2. Build and maintain relationships with industry consultants, attorneys, and other external colleagues.
• Assist in the training of junior-level Keygent team members, as needed.

About The Ideal Candidate

• Thrives in a high-paced, high-performance environment.
• Learns quickly and is curious and committed to personal growth and advancement.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and resilient.
• Effectively communicates complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Plans and organizes work effectively, meeting deadlines and informing team members of project progress.
• Has the following qualifications and experience:
  1. Bachelor’s degree required.
  2. Experience in municipal finance required, with at least 2-years experience preferred.
  3. Proficient in use of digital software and technology, including databases, Microsoft Office suite, and Bloomberg.
• Available to work full-time in a hybrid work environment.
• You are based in or around the Los Angeles area.

The anticipated base salary for the Associate position is $75,000 per year; this position is eligible for substantial annual incentive compensation (Associate total annual compensation typically ranges from $85,000 - $130,000, depending on job performance).

Keygent provides independent, municipal advisory services to school and community college districts across California. We help clients implement sound and innovative financing solutions to fund their capital improvement programs. Since 2008, Keygent has advised on over 470 financings, totaling nearly $29 billion. We are proud to support the progress of California schools and their surrounding communities.