Operations manager - debt issuance documents

Job Details:

Job Location: Minneapolis, MN - Minneapolis, MN

Salary Range: $96000.00 - $145000.00

Purpose: Oversees Operations staff across all offices - completing documents related to debt issuance - to ensure work products are accurate, timely and consistent with regulatory requirements. This role will also, through collaboration with other internal teams, drive operation efficiency, support team- and corporate-level initiatives, and assist with strategic projects that align with the company’s broader goals.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage the day-to-day workload of the Public Finance Analysts (PFA) completing documents related to debt issuance, and others as assigned.
• Work cross-functionally with other Manager(s) to identify and integrate efficiencies in the PFA workflows across all offices.
• Ensure ongoing performance management; conduct performance assessments and monitor employee development plans.
• Oversee direct training and cross-training of team members.
• Monitor and periodically review information resources used to gather data for Official Statements.
• Monitor and periodically review documents prepared and provided throughout the debt issuance process, as well as the processes associated with these documents to identify areas for continued improvement.
• Review documents that have been created by staff for consistency and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of documents prepared throughout the debt issuance process, as needed.
• Assist in maintaining correspondence and documents pursuant to company and compliance filing procedures.
• Assist in development and review of strategies and best practices to support Ehlers’ long term strategic growth.
• Attend on-going training, as needed, to keep current and knowledgeable on all aspects of the job.
• May serve as a representative at company seminars, conferences, meetings, or at other times when requested.
• Performs other duties as required to fulfill the mission of the company.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

Education: 4-year college degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.

Licensing: Series 50 (Municipal Advisor Representative) license preferred.

Experience: Minimum 7 years experience in municipal finance, public finance, debt management, debt issuance, or a related field required. Minimum 3 years of direct supervisory experience required.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of municipal finance, municipal securities, bond issuance, debt management, and the regulatory environment.
• Able to assess, distribute, and manage workflow across all team members so that deadlines are met and essential work is completed.
• Able to problem solve effectively, to guide and assist others in making decisions.
• Demonstrate well developed interpersonal skills that create and maintain effective and positive relationships with internal and external parties.
• Able to manage, coach, and work collaboratively with others in team environment to achieve individual, team and company goals.
• Able to proactively ask questions and request guidance or assistance, seek opportunities for continuous work improvements, and recognize and pursue opportunities for professional development.

Physical Demands:

Perform primarily stationary work using a computer and applicable office equipment. Move throughout the office to access files, office equipment and communicate with colleagues. Travel as needed between office locations, and for attendance at conferences, seminars, client meetings, and other business-related responsibilities.