Apply early as this job may be removed or filled prior to the closing date, which is approximately seven (7) days after the posting date.

Job Location: Fort Worth
Other Potential Locations: Fort Worth, TX; Topeka, KS
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2022
Number of Positions: 2
Salary Range: $67,100-$109,600

Who we are and what we do

Do you want to be a part of something that really matters? Team BNSF includes professionals focused on safety and service that play a vital role in delivering the nation's freight. Together, we help move goods and materials that sustain life and support local, national and global economies. Our rail network is one of the largest freight railroads, spanning 28 western states and serving three Canadian provinces.

What we believe

At BNSF, our Vision and Values drive who we are, not only in our words, but also our actions. BNSF is committed to our foundational values of equality and inclusion. As members of the BNSF community, our employees are entitled to:

• be treated with dignity and respect.
• have equal access to tools, resources, training and development opportunities.
• have equal opportunity to achieve their full potential.

We model the way through our leadership, our BNSF Diversity Councils, our eclectic Business Resource Groups, our deep involvement and investment in the communities we serve and through training programs. Our actions create an inclusive, open and collaborative workplace that encourages diverse perspectives in all interactions.

This position is located at our Fort Worth, TX corporate office and has the potential to be a hybrid position with up to 50% remote work.

-BNSF

DESCRIPTION

This is one of several positions supporting Treasury and Risk Management activities. Responsibilities are spread across the Treasury and Risk Management Analyst positions and may include the following substantive areas:

• Unsecured debt offerings
• Secured financing transactions
• Employee Benefit Plan investments and reporting
• Cash management (includes investment, borrowing and reporting)
• Risk Management compliance and contract negotiations

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis

• Evaluation of various financing alternatives which may include debt issuance alternatives, hybrid debt options, pension funding decisions, lease/buy modeling calculating after-tax NPV as well as effects on operating income, net income, cash flow and ROIC, etc.
• Credit metrics and comparison against targets and peers
• Review of insurance company financial statements

Cash and Investing

• Analysis and recommendations regarding daily cash investment or drawdown decisions

• Evaluation of investing/borrowing options, meeting investment goals and complying with the approved policy
• Establish and maintain market relationships
• Assist with various negotiations which may include leases and debt offerings

Transaction Maintenance

• Maintenance of systems tracking various financial transactions
• Review of accounting associated with transactions
• Compliance with various terms and conditions associated with transactions, which may include casualty notifications, compliance certification, mortgage releases, termination notices, investments, etc.

Risk Management

• Determine compliance with BNSF's insurance requirements on specific types of contracts and in assigned geographical territories. Such duties include:
  • Overseeing the collection and monitoring of certificates of insurance.
  • Performing an initial assessment as to compliance with contract requirements.
  • Escalating for further handling in the event of non-compliance.
• Negotiate contractual insurance provisions with third parties.
• Oversee contract and policy review related to insurance.
• Assist with making decisions that balance accepting reasonable levels of risk with protecting the Company's assets.

Investor Relations

• Coordinate investor calls/meetings including details of the call and developing the presentation materials, etc.
• Manage investor database and analyze investor data
• Manage investor website for content and investor communications with investors related to key announcements by BNSF (capital, 10 K and Q filings, etc.)

Financial Administration

• Annual/quarterly/monthly/weekly reporting, which may include reporting on investments, borrowings, benefit plans and the Finance Report
• Invoice review and payment

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic:

• Bachelor Degree or higher (finance, risk management or accounting or a business related field preferred)
• Minimum 3 years experience in finance or other business role
• Basic understanding of various financial theories and concepts such as NPV analysis
• Basic understanding of financial statements
• Strong communication and negotiating skills
• Successful candidate must have good Excel skills, be detail-oriented, well organized, self-motivated and able to multi-task

Preferred

• Working knowledge of SAP

BENEFITS

BNSF offers competitive benefit programs and services including, but not limited to

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan
• Railroad Retirement
• Life Insurance
• Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION ELEMENTS

• Criminal history
• Last 7 years of driving history
• Last 5 years of employment history to include military service
• Social Security number
• Education

MEDICAL REVIEW ELEMENTS:

• Medical evaluation
• Drug Screen
• Other elements as needed

DRUG TEST ELEMENTS:

BNSF is committed to a safe and drug free work place and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a hair drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping BNSF safe and drug free.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC): Federal authority requires BNSF employees, whose work requires unescorted access to secure areas of port facilities, to obtain a TWIC. A TWIC is a condition of employment for such positions and requires candidates to those positions to submit to a TSA security assessment (to include, but not limited to, providing: biographic information; identity documents; fingerprints; digital photograph). More information is available at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

BNSF Railway is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

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