Loop Capital · 1 week ago
Associate – Investment Banking – Public Finance
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $160K/yrLoop Capital is a full-service investment bank that provides creative capital solutions for various entities. The Associate will support senior bankers in business development, deal acquisition, and managing analysts and interns, while also assisting in client coverage and execution of transactions.
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Responsibilities
Work with team to plan, analyze and develop complex financial debt and rating agency strategies for clients, including state and local governments, healthcare organizations, higher education and cultural institutions, transportation and housing entities
Develop innovative financing structures for public finance clients
For senior managed deals, execute transactions (analyzing and structuring debt, coordinating financing team members, due diligence activities, analyzing legal documentation)
Restructure transactions to reduce client debt costs
Perform quantitative analysis for new money and refundings using variable and fixed rate debt, current interest bonds, capital appreciation bonds and general obligation and revenue credits
Interact with financial advisors, law firms and credit rating agencies
Prepare proposals and make presentations to prospective clients
Oversee creation of investor presentations and coordination of investor tours
Mentor and train interns and analysts
Qualification
Required
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE), Municipal Securities Representative (Series 52), and the Uniform Securities Agent State Law (Series 63) are required for this role
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college/university or equivalent combination of education
Quantitative skills
Effective project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Previous experience working in a team-based environment
Strong communication skills (verbal, written and active listening)
Detail-oriented and results driven
Ability and willingness to think through problems / critical thinking skills
Excellent quantitative, qualitative and research skills
Strong work ethic
Self-motivated and confident; ability to work with minimal supervision
Strong customer service and relationship building skills
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information
Ability to work with all levels of employees and clients
Willingness to work outside of a 9:00 am to 5:00 pm schedule and on weekends
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and/or coursework in Economics, Finance, Business, Mathematics, Engineering or any science
Previous work experience within the Municipal investment banking industry in Capital Markets or Public Finance
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances
Paid Holidays
Paid vacation, sick and personal days
Retirement plan
Company
Loop Capital
Loop Capital is an investment bank that provides capital solutions and advisory services to businesses, governments, and institutes.
Founded in 1997
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (4)
2023 (2)
2022 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CIBC
2021-06-23Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Rob Sanderson
Managing Director - Senior Internet Analyst,
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Sidney Dillard
Partner
Recent News
2025-10-27
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