Investment Banking Analyst | IB Municipals (Public Finance)

Overview

Jefferies' Municipal Investment Banking team is seeking an Analyst to support senior bankers covering state and local government issuers and public-sector clients. The role focuses on executing municipal bond financings and providing analytical, marketing, and transaction support across a variety of public finance sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support municipal bond transactions from origination through closing.
• Build and analyze financial models, debt profiles, refunding analyses, and credit metrics.
• Prepare pitch books, proposals, presentations, and other client-facing materials.
• Conduct issuer, industry, and capital markets research, including comparable transaction analysis.
• Draft transaction documents, rating agency presentations, and pricing analyses.
• Coordinate with internal partners (Sales & Trading, Syndicate, Capital Markets) and external parties (issuers, financial advisors, legal counsel, and rating agencies).
• Maintain databases and support restructuring and refinancing analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic performance.
• 6 months – 2 years of experience preferred in investment banking, public finance, capital markets, or related financial advisory roles.
• Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated interest in municipal capital markets and public finance.