Public Finance Analyst

Stifel Financial Corp. is a global wealth management and investment banking firm that emphasizes innovation and client success. The Public Finance Analyst will provide support in investment banking, assist in developing financing proposals, and participate in financial modeling and market research. Responsibilities Assist in the development of financing proposals and pitch materials Develop and refine financial models to support marketing efforts and transaction execution Research capital needs and financial structures using a range of data and analytical tools Research industry trends and work with colleagues to develop actionable strategies to be used by bankers across the country Create client marketing and sales offering materials, attend client meetings, and act as a point of contact for the finance team throughout the financing process Analyze capital structures of existing and prospective clients to identify opportunities Quickly gain an understanding of markets and market participants, including public and private credit markets Skills Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Math, Economics, Public Policy or a related field with at least some coursework and/or internship experience supportive of proficiency with analytical skills Interest in infrastructure financing including some knowledge of the public sector and fixed income Ability to multi-task, work independently and collaborate in teams Working knowledge and/or an ability to quickly gain proficiency in a variety of web-based applications and specialized information systems, including Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Securities Data Corp, EMMA and DBC Knowledge of finance and accounting principles and the primary differences between governmental and corporate financial statements Ability to prepare and deliver clear, effective and professional presentations Competence in clearly and effectively communicating in both oral and written formats; including technical writing Extremely strong organizational skills required Series 50, 52, 63, or ability to obtain within 12 months from date of hire High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to quickly learn third party applications Some work experience in a related public finance or fixed-income field Benefits Discretionary bonuses Health / dental / vision / prescription insurance offerings Stifel Total Health Connect Flexible spending accounts Tuition & certification assistance programs Paid time off Comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care 401k Wellness initiatives Life insurance Company Overview Established in 1890, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated is one of the nation’s premier full-service financial services firms, providing brokerage, trading, investment banking, investment advisory, and related services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities through more than 400 locations across the U.S. It was founded in 1890, and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Stifel Financial Corp. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 16 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 5 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.