Public Finance Western Region Analyst

Company: JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description J.P. Morgan’s Public Finance team is looking for analyst candidates for positions in our San Francisco office to work in the Western Region. J.P. Morgan’s Public Finance Group is responsible for providing investment banking solutions for the complex financing needs of the firm’s public sector clients throughout the Country. Public Finance clients include state and local governments, non-profit healthcare organizations, higher education and cultural institutions and other entities that issue tax-exempt debt. Client teams are based regionally and by industry sectors (Infrastructure, Healthcare, Higher Education, Housing, Energy and Environmental, etc.). The Public Finance Group provides exposure to all aspects of the capital markets by working closely with our sales & trading, underwriting, derivatives, and debt capital markets desks for prospective and live transactions. As an Analyst you must be able to manage projects independently and ready to assume a high level of responsibility as a member of a team. Work ethic is a must and ability to commit to the multi-year analyst program. You should also be able to work well under pressure in a demanding environment, producing accurate, detailed materials while meeting tight deadlines. Job Responsibilities: Develop customized financial models using Excel to develop customized bond financing structures Utilize industry-approved third-party programs (DBC) to prepare bond structures Perform credit and debt capacity analyses for specific credits based on industry/sector Prepare responses to requests for proposals required as part of the solicitation process Create and manage debt profiles for issuers/credits Evaluate existing debt portfolios for refunding/restructuring opportunities Execute bond financings for all issues in which J.P. Morgan participates Work closely with all areas of Public Finance, including DCM, various syndicate desks, credit origination and derivatives marketing to pitch municipal clients and execute transactions Interact with various professionals in other areas of the firm to facilitate presentation, RFP responses and execute bond transactions Prepare presentation materials used by bankers and senior management for client meetings Participate in client presentations, as required Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills: Work well under pressure in a demanding environment, producing accurate, detailed materials while meeting tight deadlines Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Academic strength, strong teamwork, communication skills and a high energy level Undergraduate degree from a competitive university with coursework in finance or economics Previous Public Finance experience at an investment bank or financial advisory firm

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