Public finance, or municipal finance, relates to the revenues, expenditures, and financial policies of governments and government agencies. Many members of Women in Public Finance are professionals in the municipal securities industry. The "muni" industry raises and manages money for capital projects that provide social and economic benefits to communities.
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What are some careers in public finance?
Government public finance careers include roles in accounting, budgeting, tax, treasury, debt management, and others. In the muni bond industry, private sector roles often support government agencies and non-profits to issue bonds and manage their debt. Roles include attorneys, financial advisors, investment bankers, rating agency analysts, bond insurers, and trust officers, among many others.
What sectors can I work in?
There are opportunities to work for or work with state and local governments, school districts and universities, transportation agencies, housing, municipal water and power utilities, renewable energy, non-profit healthcare, non-profits, and others.
Is public finance right for me?
If you are interested in finance, infrastructure, and public policy, public finance could be a great fit for you. It is a rewarding career for people who are eager to learn and passionate about helping communities. Gain first-hand experience with a public finance job or internship.
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Associate or Senior Associate
Sperry Capital Inc.
Location: California - Hybrid
Posted: 7/22/22
Sperry Capital Inc. is currently seeking a motivated financial analyst to join our team as a full-time Associate or Senior Associate. This role will support senior team members in negotiating transactions, communicating with clients, and providing analytical and quantitative analysis on municipal advisory engagements and P3 transactions. Key responsibilities include building financial models and cash flows in Excel and DBC Finance, owning assigned tasks and analyses, and supporting business development efforts.
KNN Public Finance, LLC is recruiting for municipal finance associate level positions, in our Bay Area office (headquarters). The associate will be responsible for providing quantitative and bond transaction execution support for the firm’s senior advisors and municipal clients across California. Please see website link for associate job responsibilities, qualifications, and additional details.
KNN Public Finance is recruiting for municipal finance analyst level positions, in our Bay Area office (headquarters). The analyst will be responsible for providing quantitative and bond transaction support for the firm’s senior advisors and municipal clients across California. Please see website link for analyst job responsibilities, qualifications, and additional details.
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