Mesirow · 2 weeks ago
Public Finance Analyst
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$70K/yr - $100K/yr
0+ years expMesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. They are currently seeking an Analyst to join their Public Finance Team to assist municipal debt issuers in optimizing their limited resources and developing innovative financing structures.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Develop financial models based on client’s financing needs using available financial products
Prepare correspondence, marketing information, and presentations for senior bankers
Draft, edit, and organize responses to formal solicitations (for RFP’s) by state and local governments
Research and compile market data relating to prior or future transactions
Schedule calls and meetings among the team and interact with lawyers, accountants, verification agents, rating agencies, and insurers to coordinate the deal process
Ensure data is updated and entered into DBC Finance software and other relevant tools. This includes financial forecasting, cash flow analysis and bond sizing
Performs all financial calculations and revisions during assigned bond pricings. Verifies accuracy of final pricing, receives underwriter sign-off and ensures distribution of final schedules to internal parties
Critically read and analyze legal documents
Monitor market conditions to apply new financing and optimization strategies based on client’s financing needs. Maintain database of refunding opportunities
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
0 to 3 years of public finance/municipal bond work experience preferred
Bachelor's degree required, overall GPA must be 3.4 or better
Must be willing to obtain the Series 52 within 6 months from the date of employment, or as soon as possible
Fluency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint
Strong professional communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to succinctly express complex ideas both orally and in writing
Proficiency in managing multiple project-oriented tasks effectively and in a timely manner with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work independently while being team-oriented, prioritize tasks, react to changes, and solve critical issues
Must possess the aptitude and interest in learning Federal Tax Law as well as statutory financing rules and regulations to be successful in the role
Qualified candidates must possess a high level of motivation, initiative, and leadership potential
Preferred
Knowledge of DBC Finance software preferred
Benefits
The opportunity for a bonus
The Mesirow benefit program
Company
Mesirow
Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
George Barbar
Senior Managing Director | Head of Regional Development and Strategy
Ketan Shah
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) & General Counsel
Recent News
2025-12-18
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