Senior Financial Analyst, Debt Management

Description

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Debt Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following: administering of the Authority's Variable Rate Master Note Program; serving as back-up for the administration and issuance of Commercial Paper; the processing of lost bonds, Security Manager for various on-line banking systems; assisting staff members with the gathering of information during the due diligence process, as well as performing other various functions in connection with issuances of Port Authority obligations; preparing various reports on a daily/weekly/monthly basis, as well as a quarterly financial report for our rating agencies; and special assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administering outstanding debt obligations, including the payment of debt service and preparation of redemption notices
• Assisting in the issuance of various debt instruments
• Analyzing outstanding debt portfolio and offering recommendations for refunding opportunities
• Reviewing and administering various agreements and contracts in connection with debt issuances
• Preparing various authorization documents and associated PowerPoint presentations for executive level staff
• Assisting with the preparation of the division's budget and associated variance analysis
• Preparing various reports and handling any special debt related projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or another related field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 3-5 years' experience in debt management and/or treasury related functions for another municipal issuer.
• Extensive knowledge of municipal debt products, financial modeling and present value calculations
• Specific knowledge of variable rate debt products and other debt products, as well as associated agreements and contracts
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency using Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word

Desired Qualifications

• A master's degree in finance, Business or Accounting is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various debt instruments utilized by the Port Authority.
• Understanding of the Port Authority's Capital Plan and its relationship to debt issuance.
• Experience with the Port Authority's budgeting process
• Knowledge of SAP and DBC Finance is highly desirable

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation & Benefits

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.

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How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.