Description
Public Finance Investment Banking Financial Analyst
Job Summary
We are seeking independent and highly driven candidates for the role of Financial Analyst to support our
investment banking and underwriting team. As a Public Finance Financial Analyst with FHN Financial,
you will work with senior investment bankers, underwriters, and other internal stakeholders, as well as
customers and clients to conduct high level financial analysis related to fixed income municipal debt,
execute investment banking transactions once mandates are received and fully support senior investment
bankers and deal teams in pursuit of new business development while providing key support for ongoing
client management.
The Public Finance group is responsible for creating solutions for the complex financing needs of the
Firm's public sector clients and customers, which include state and local governments, K-12 and higher
education institutions, transportation agencies, healthcare organizations, stadium and convention center
authorities, and other entities. Financial Analysts will support each of the firm’s coverage teams, which
are based in regions and sectors (e.g. General Regional Coverage, K-12, Municipality, Transportation,
etc.).
Public Finance provides deep exposure to the capital markets and financial analysts will work closely with
all aspects of the firm’s fixed income operations, including compliance, human resources, operations,
trading, underwriting, and sales for prospective and live transactions. As a Financial Analyst, you will be
an integral member of the Public Finance Department, and importantly develop skills that will prepare you
for a career in Public Finance Investment Banking.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Interact daily with the public finance banking and municipal underwriting teams to handle
inquiries, generate financial solutions for municipal clients and engage on client related issues.
- Work closely with senior-level colleagues to support day-to-day activities including
generating/creating marketing materials such as presentation decks, memos and RFP/RFQ
proposals and financial cashflow modeling, among other responsibilities.
- Responsible for timely submission of forms, documentation and disclosures required to ensure
the Firm is in good standing with municipal issuers and regulatory agencies.
- Maintain and distribute the Firm’s internal deliverables including daily market commentary,
municipal new issue calendar and market data for presentation decks.
- Assemble and maintain transaction deal files ensuring banking, management and compliance
have reviewed and approved the files.
- Operate as part of a team to provide clients with a positive and professional investment banking
experience.
Skills and Specifications
- Operating knowledge of standard office equipment and required software applications to produce
correspondence, reports, electronic communication, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Use appropriate interpersonal styles to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all
organizational levels.
- Keep all appropriate parties up to date on decisions, changes, and other relevant information.
Other Experience and Requirements
As a Financial Analyst with FHN Financial, you must possess a service-oriented demeanor with superb
verbal and written communication skills to clearly and professionally convey information. You must be
able to organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing
priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
The successful Financial Analyst is a quick learner who demonstrates an excellent work ethic, pays close
attention to detail to ensure that reports, correspondence and databases are always accurate, and one
who exercises effective problem-solving skills. FHN Financial’s Financial Analysts must be able to follow
instructions, work well under in a fast paced, highly demanding environment, where expectations are high
for often adhering to tight deadlines and last-minute deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Finance Industry Experience: 1-2 years (preferred)
Ability to work well under pressure while engaged and managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
FINRA Series 7, 52, 63, 50 and SIE licenses or ability to obtain licensure within 6-months via self-study and professional services study material provided by our team
Advanced user of Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Ability to analyze and research municipal market and economic information
Ability to present to groups and work in teams
About Us
First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. With $81.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2023, we serve clients through a team of approximately ~7,300 associates and ~418 banking centers throughout the southeastern United States. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank.
Benefit Highlights
• Medical with wellness incentives, dental, and vision
• HSA with company match
• Maternity and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentor program
• 401(k) with 6% match
• More -- FirstHorizon.com/First-Horizon-National-Corporation/Careers/Our-Benefits
Corporate Diversity Commitment:
We remain committed to creating a more equitable society, and that starts with our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. We do this by elevating equity, providing capital and counsel, and committing to excellence in everything we do.
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