Public Finance Vice President

The Opportunity

Mesirow is an independent, employee-owned financial services firm founded in 1937. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices around the world, Mesirow serves clients through capabilities spanning Global Investment Management, Capital Markets and Investment Banking, and Advisory Services. We are proud that our intentional culture results in strong employee engagement, entrepreneurship and empowerment, with ongoing opportunities for volunteerism and advancement. Mesirow was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago by Crain's Chicago Business and one of the Top 100 RIA firms by Barron's. At Mesirow, we invest in what matters: our clients, our communities, and our culture.

Mesirow Financial Public Finance assists tax-exempt debt issuers in optimizing their limited financial resources in an environment of increasing demand for services. The Public Finance department is looking for an experienced VP to support senior bankers in all aspects of business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive financial models based on client's financing needs using available financial products.
• Research, compile and interpret capital market activity at both a macro and issuer-specific level to identify and develop implementable financing strategies for our clients.
• Write correspondence, marketing information, and presentations for senior bankers.
• Prepare responses to formal solicitations (RFPs) by state and local governments and other tax-exempt borrowers.
• Facilitate the deal process through coordination with counsel, accountants, verification agents, rating agencies, and insurers.
• Critically read and analyze legal documents related to financing agreements.
• Maintain detailed debt information databases for existing and prospective clients, ensuring accuracy and consistency across multiple software applications.
• This role will require significant client interaction and some travel.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3-7 years of public finance investment banking work experience required; project finance experience preferred.
• Strong quantitative abilities and expert proficiency in DBC Finance software required.
• Strong professional communication and inter-personal skills, and the ability to clearly and succinctly express complex financial concepts both orally and in writing.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Bloomberg and possesses ability to quickly learn other finance-related software products as needed.
• Currently maintains Series 52 and 63 FINRA Licenses.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree required / Advance degree preferred.

In accordance with the Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the anticipated hiring base salary for the role will be between $90,000 and $120,000 per year. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, also provides the opportunity for a performance based bonus and the Mesirow benefit program.

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