Vice President Investment Banking - Municipal Finance

Job DescriptionGROUP DESCRIPTION: Jefferies' Municipal Finance Group currently employs more than 100 specialists focused on the municipal bond market and dedicated to structuring, underwriting, selling and trading municipal securities. Our team provides investment banking and capital markets advisory services to issuers of municipal debt, including states, cities, towns, state authorities, and 501(c)(3) borrowers, among others. With public sector and industry expertise, Jefferies is a market leader in municipal finance, with core regional focuses and an expertise in the following sectors: airports; general government tax-backed; healthcare; higher education; housing and real estate; primary/secondary education; public power and energy; public-private partnerships; securitizations; state revolving funds; transportation; water and sewer; and project finance.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Municipal Finance Group is actively looking for an experienced Associate or Vice President. This position will support senior bankers and rapidly assume significant responsibilities, beginning to lead client coverage and lead senior managed transactions. Associates and Vice President's in Jefferies' Municipal Finance Group are responsible for: running technical analysis in support of transactions and pitches; aiding in the development of financial plans; managing transaction processes and other client coverage efforts; attending and presenting at client meetings; interfacing with underwriters, salesmen and traders; and supporting senior bankers with other ad hoc tasks.Desired Skills and ExperienceStrong past experience in the public finance industryDesire to be actively involved in client coverageDesire to lead transactionsStrong technical, written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to multi-task, managing a variety of transactions and projects simultaneously and sometimes managing conflicting prioritiesResourceful self-starter, able to work autonomously and as team playerDetail-oriented and organizedExcellent interpersonal skillsQUALIFICATIONS:Must have at least two years experience in a public finance banking role (or similar - e.g., financial advisory firm, issuer, rating agency, etc.)Must have completed a four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent programStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPointDemonstrate professionalism and client management skillsPrimary Location Full Time Salary Range of $175,000 - $250,000#LI-DNIAbout UsJefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.