FINANCIAL ANALYST III - Treasury & Capital Management

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FINANCIAL ANALYST III - Treasury & Capital Management

Salary

$2,350.98 - $2,887.07 Biweekly

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

35741

Department

Finance

Opening Date

12/09/2024

Closing Date

12/16/2024 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification: FINANCIAL ANALYST III

Division: Treasury & Capital Management

Section: Debt Management

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am– 5pm Subject to Change

DEBT MANAGEMENT:

The Financial Analyst III will provide the Debt team with day-to-day support in reviewing and updating financial and legal documents for debt financing, including the preparation of RCAs and presentations to the Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee.

The Financial Analyst III duties include but is not limited to:

• Provide analytic support for new debt issues and management of liquidity through due diligence as well as participating in technical and fundamental market analysis from investment banks and financial advisers to evaluate the various financial instruments and debt structuring of the City's four systems.

• Interact with investment bankers, bond lawyers, financial advisers and rating agencies in doing due diligence and bringing deals to market.

• Co-manage financial contracts with other third parties, which includes reviewing and updating of the agreements, reviewing and paying invoices.

• Primary analyst responsible for payment of invoices.

• Assist in the preparation of the division's annual budget and quality review; as well as participate in the development and implementation of a variety financial policies, programs, and other special projects.

• Assist in the preparation of reports analyzing the financial position of the three pension systems and the city's OPEB plan; as well as participating in the expansion and execution of other pension/OPEB related special projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Four years of professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related area are required.

Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

None

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to multi-task in a high volume fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to details and accuracy. Effective time management skills. Team oriented, effective written and oral communications skills. Excellent organizational and documentation skills.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: No

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 21

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832)393-6051.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832)393-6051 (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information.

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which best describes your education?

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• None of the above

  03

  Which area of concentration did you obtain your degree?

• Business Administration

• Finance

• Public Administration

• Accounting

• Other

  04

  Which of the following best describes your professional experience in finance, economics, budget analysis or a closely related field?

• Less than two (2) years' experience

• Two (2) to less than four (4) years' experience

• Four (4) to less than six (6) years' experience

• More than six (6) years' experience

• I have no experience

  05

  Which of the following best describes your professional experience in Public Finance/ Debt Management?

• Less than four (4) years' experience

• Four (4) years' experience

• Five (5) years' experience

• Six (6) years' experience

• More than Six (6) years' experience

• I have no experience

  06

  Please explain your experience with Public Finance / Debt Management (If no experience, please indicate with N/A)

  07

  What is your level of proficiency utilizing SAP Financial Systems?

• SAP End User Applications: Hands-on review of the major areas of human resources through using PeopleSoft enterprise resource software applications.

• SAP FICO Financial Training: Accounting concepts, applications in transaction analysis and financial statement preparation, accounting cycle for service and merchandising enterprises.

• SAP Human Capital Management: Practical theories and concepts in OD vocabulary and using tools and concepts necessary to apply OD solutions.

• Other

• I have no experience utilizing SAP Financial Systems.

  08

  What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel?

• Basic Microsoft Excel: Open files and use page setup, enter, correct, and save data, use the menu commands, format cells, rows, and columns, understand navigation and movement techniques, use simple arithmetic functions in the formulas, access help, modify a database and insert data from another application, print worksheets and workbooks.

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel: Create, modify, and format charts, use graphic objects to enhance worksheets and charts, filter data and manage a filtered list, perform multiple-level sorting, use sorting options, and design considerations, use mathematical, logical, statistical, and financial functions, group and dissociate data and perform interactive analysis, create and modify some Macro commands.

• Advance Microsoft Excel: Customize the work area, use advanced functions (Names, VLOOKUP, IF, IS), work with Pivot Tables, use spreadsheet Web components, manage Macro commands: concepts, planning, operations, execution, modification, interruption, use personalized toolbars, perform some programming in VBA.

• I have no experience.

  09

  Are you currently a City of Houston Finance employee?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question