Director/Managing Director - Public Finance Senior Advisor

Apply today to join our growing and dynamic team.Apply today.We pride ourselves on recruiting smart, driven individuals capable of adding significant value to the firm and our clients. We offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, along with consistent opportunity for growth. If you want to join a growing and dynamic team that also prioritizes employee satisfaction, consider one of our job openings posted below, or feel free to contact us directly.Equal Opportunity Employer: First Tryon Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor in our employment practices such as hiring, promotion, termination, layoffs, training and internships. To be considered for these positions, please email your resume, recommendations and cover letter to Walter Goldsmith (Charlotte Office) or Chris Wienk (Annapolis Office).Director/Managing Director - Business Development, Virginia and Maryland State/Local GovernmentLocation: Annapolis, MDJob Description:We are seeking a seasoned professional to help expand our presence in Virginia and Maryland by cultivating relationships with prospective clients and representing our firm in the region's public finance market. This role is ideal for someone with deep connections in local government – whether as a former municipal advisor, local government manager or finance director, commercial banker, or public finance executive – who enjoys networking, introducing valuable solutions, and helping communities achieve their financial goals.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain strong relationships with local government finance officials, including finance directors, treasurers, and CFOsProactively identify, pursue, and secure new municipal advisory engagements, with a focus on cities, counties, and public agencies in Maryland and VirginiaServe as a local “face of the firm” in early-stage client conversationsCreate business development plans for prospective clients of the firmOrganize and participate in client meetings and callsServe as a visible representative of the firm at state associations, including Maryland and Virginia GFOA conferences and eventsLead prospective client meetings and presentations, supported by internal teamsCoordinate internally to maximize the firm's resources in support of client effortsCollaborate with colleagues across the firm to leverage resources and deliver exceptional client serviceQualificationsBachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration or related field10+ years of experience with a thorough understanding of local government financeExceptional work ethic, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and confidentAbility to work with minimal supervisionExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, and active listening), confident and polished in client-facing settingsSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team Excellent project management skillsWillingness to travel frequently for meetings with prospective clientsCompensationCompetitive base salary with an opportunity to earn year-end incentive compensationBenefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and life insurancePaid holidays and flexible time offDirector/Managing Director – Public Finance Senior AdvisorLocation: Charlotte, NC or Annapolis, MD or RemoteJob Description:This individual will serve as a senior advisor within our firm.ResponsibilitiesMarketing to and earning the business of prospective clientsLeading client relationshipsDirecting the client/deal processAssigning deal work, proposals, presentations to junior bankersTeaching and directing junior bankersDirecting the preparation of expert quality presentations/proposals/letters/memosSharing ideas and useful information with colleaguesFormulating insightful financial analyses in DBC (delegated)Oversight of pricing process and analysisAbility to direct creation of FTA's propriety Excel models (capital planning, pricing)Demonstrating an in-depth understanding of the municipal industryProviding meaningful feedback to offering and bond documents and knowledge of what they should containUnderstanding and following industry regulationsPublic speaking and conference attendanceQualificationsOrganized, proactive, detail oriented and accurate work styleStrong communication and teaching skillsKnowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, TeamsAbility to direct juniors in DBC, financial modeling, credit analysisExpert knowledge of the public finance industryCompensationSalary depends upon experience and qualificationsOpportunity to earn year-end incentive compensationBenefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and life insurancePaid holidaysFlexible time off (with manager approval)Vice President – Public FinanceLocation: Annapolis, MD or Charlotte, NCJob Description:This individual will serve as junior-level support to senior advisors within our firm.ResponsibilitiesProactive management of transactions and financial planning assignments of the firmTeaching and assisting juniors and peersPreparation of presentations/proposals/letters/memos in PowerPoint and WordSharing ideas and useful information with colleaguesPerforming bond calculations in Munex or DBCFormulating, building and utilizing FTA's propriety Excel modelsDeveloping an in-depth understanding of the municipal industryRegular and professional interaction with clients (both in-person and via Teams or Zoom)Understanding and following industry regulationsMaintaining records in DealCloud in collaboration with senior advisorsQualificationsKnowledge of DBC/Munex, financial modeling, credit analysisMinimum of three years of public finance (or comparable) industry experienceOrganized, proactive, detail oriented and accurate work styleQuick learner with strong communication and teaching skillsAdvanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPointCompensationSalary depends on experience and qualificationsOpportunity to earn year-end incentive compensationBenefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and life insurancePaid holidays and flexible time offAnalyst/Associate – Public Finance Junior AdvisorLocation: Annapolis, MD or Charlotte, NCJob Description:This individual will serve as junior-level support to senior advisors within our firm.ResponsibilitiesAssistance with the planning and execution of the firm's financings management of deal and pricing processPreparation of presentations/proposals/letters/memos in PowerPoint and WordSharing ideas and useful information with colleaguesPerforming bond calculations in Munex or DBCFormulating, building and utilizing FTA's propriety Excel modelsDeveloping an in-depth understanding of the municipal industryRegular and professional interaction with clients (both in-person and via Teams or Zoom)Understanding and following industry regulationsMaintaining records in DealCloud in collaboration with senior advisorsQualificationsOrganized, proactive, detail oriented and accurate work styleQuick learner with strong communication and teaching skillsAdvanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPointCompensationSalary depends on qualificationsOpportunity to earn year-end 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