Public Finance Debt Analyst

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction and partnership of the Treasury Manager / Assistant Treasurer, the Public Finance Debt Analyst will support the strategic and operational aspects of the Treasury & Strategic Finance department's debt management program. The Public Finance Debt Analyst will support the efficient and effective management of the organization’s debt portfolio while aligning with strategic financial goals and regulatory requirements.

The Public Finance Debt Analyst will support efficient and effective transaction execution of various refinancing efforts as well as the issuance of new debt for new projects and ongoing capital project funding efforts.

This position may also lead or perform special cross-agency projects, initiatives, or inquiries focused on implementation of the financial strategy. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Debt Issuance and Management:

• Develop and implement strategies for issuing and managing a $5 billion portfolio of municipal bonds and other debt instruments.

• With oversight from Treasury & Strategic Finance leadership, help support the structuring, pricing, and sale of debt offerings, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

• Collaborate with financial advisors, underwriters, and legal counsel to ensure successful debt transactions.

• Support coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transaction effectiveness and efficiency.

• Where appropriate with Treasury & Strategic Finance leadership support, present to Executive Team and Governing Boards to ensure transparency and transaction authority.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis and modeling to support debt management strategies and decision-making.

• Monitor and report on debt portfolio performance, including cash flow analysis, interest rate exposure, and overall financial impact.

• Prepare detailed reports for senior management and governing bodies, highlighting key financial metrics and trends.

• Coordinate with financial institutions and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and transparent reporting.

• Support audit preparation and inquiries to ensure proper documentation and review.

• Lead annual report Treasury table development in support of the annual financial closing process and financial audit.

Debt Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:

• Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to municipal debt issuance and management.

• Maintain and update policies and procedures to adhere to regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Coordinate with auditors and regulatory agencies to address compliance issues and provide required documentation.

• Lead arbitrage rebate analysis and external tax counsel alignment.

• Support analysis and drafting of response to Internal Revenue Service audit requests and report progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement and Investor Outreach:

• Support Treasury & Strategic Finance leadership relationships with investors, rating agencies, and other key stakeholders.

• Support development of investor presentations and outreach to enhance the organization’s reputation and market position.

• Address investor inquiries and provide timely information on debt offerings and financial performance.

• Coordinate strategic planning initiatives with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on future financial plans.

Strategic Planning and Advisory:

• Support development of strategic advice to senior management on debt-related issues and opportunities.

• Analyze market conditions and trends to advise on optimal debt management strategies and refinancing opportunities.

•  Participate in long-term financial planning and budgeting processes.

Other assignments and projects as requested by the Treasury Manager / Assistant Treasurer, Treasury & Strategic Finance Manager / Director or the Chief Financial Officer. 

Must participate on the Emergency Response team (ERO) when designated.

Must support the biennial refueling outage.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with a technical emphasis in project management, accounting, finance, economics, business operations/industrial management, data analytics, or other related technical degree from an accredited college or university and seven years of progressive finance experience

• OR Associate’s degree in project management, business or related field from accredited college or university AND nine years of experience in a technical field

• OR High School Diploma/GED and eleven years of experience in a technical field.

Pay Range

Midpoint:

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

Incentive Compensation

This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

Benefits

Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.

EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate due to race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.

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