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University of California Office of the President · 3 months ago

SENIOR CAPITAL MARKETS FINANCE OFFICER

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$166K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

The University of California Office of the President is a leading institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and public service. They are seeking a Senior Capital Markets Finance Officer to manage the University's $35 billion debt portfolio and lead financing activities, including transaction execution and staff management.

EducationHigher EducationProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Manages junior staff by providing day-to-day supervision, performance management, career development, and corrective action as needed

Supports recruitment activities as necessary

Provides leadership and direction to the full team, including staff who are not direct reports

Trains staff on advanced analytical techniques and public finance concepts

Under general direction of the Director, oversees the Central Bank and commercial paper programs, the month-end funding process, swap cash flows, payment of variable rate bond and vendor invoices, and other day-to-day operational matters

Plays an active role in facilitating the review process for financing approvals

Conducts long-term planning for bond transaction timing and sizing

Identifies and implements process improvements

Actively participates in meetings with underwriters, the University's bond trustee, and other vendors

In collaboration with the Director, prepares and updates business continuity plans

Under general direction of the Director, oversees financing activities approved by the Regents or Chief Financial Officer

Participates in the development of long-term financing strategies and plans

Coordinates selection of underwriters and other financing participants

Determines appropriate funding mechanisms in consultation with the Director, advisors, investment bankers, and campuses and medical centers

Reviews legal documents and coordinates with bond and disclosure counsel to make updates as needed

Coordinates rating agency reviews during and between transactions

Advances key internal processes with accounting teams and the CFO's immediate office

Provides other day-to-day transaction support activities as needed

Conducts complex financial analysis related to debt affordability based on the requirements of the University's Debt Policy

Works closely with campuses and medical centers to provide advice and develop optimal financing structures

Evaluates the performance of commercial paper dealers, variable rate bond remarketing agents, and other financing providers

Coordinates with the Director, Finance Officers, and outside advisors to annually evaluate long-term solvency of the Central Bank

Develops new analytical tools and processes as needed

Handles other responsibilities as needed, including but not limited to providing support for annual financial audits, negotiating amendments to agreements, conducting periodic reporting, responding to legislative inquiries, and participating in systems implementations that impact CMF

Qualification

Public finance conceptsComplex financial modelsTransaction execution processesOperational improvementsDebt portfolio managementStaff managementAnalytical skillsDesktop applicationsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Min 10 years of relevant experience in a related area and/or equivalent experience and training

Extensive knowledge and experience with public finance concepts, products, tax laws, transaction execution processes, and other requirements

Highly developed ability to manage junior staff and provide leadership to a team

Extensive skills and experience in developing complex financial models and synthesizing output to guide recommendations for leadership

Experience developing financing approaches, evaluating the financial and operational tradeoffs of different approaches, and making recommendations on an optimal approach

Experience administering complex programs and identifying and implementing operational improvements

Highly developed ability to independently prioritize workload quickly and efficiently to meet strict deadlines with multiple projects

Extremely detail-oriented with expert ability to work with and manage large amounts of data

Ability to effectively communicate complex information both verbally and in writing to a wide variety of audiences, including senior management

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues in person and remotely

Highly skilled in use of common desktop and web applications

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, public administration, or related field

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University

Company

University of California Office of the President

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The Office of the President is the system wide headquarters of the University of California, managing its fiscal and business operations, and supporting the academic and research missions across its campuses, labs and medical centers.

Oakland, California, USA

1001-5000 employees