· Generate or supervise the completion of quantitative analysis including financial ratio analysis, debt capacity analysis and financial statement/valuation analysis as well as debt sizings for varied financing scenarios.

· Draft pitch materials, RFP responses, information memoranda for financing solicitations, public/private debt offerings and strategic advisory assignments, and industry conference presentations. 

· Coordinate the financing process with clients and other financing team members to facilitate the execution and closing of financings and the application/investment of funds as well as strategic advisory transactions.

· Solicit and negotiate term sheets from commercial banks, as well as proposals from verification agents and trustees.

· Interface with rating agencies to secure and maintain credit ratings. 

· Review legal documents to ensure appropriate representation of key covenants and terms.

· Coordinate information flow with prospective investors, as well as internal colleagues in Underwriting, Distribution, and Operations. 

· Provide research regarding client credit characteristics and market conditions.

· Assist senior bankers with preparation for business development and prospect/client meetings and as time permits, accompany senior bankers to these meetings.

· Assist in the training and supervision of Analysts or Associates and be a go-to for questions and guidance. 

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

  · 5+ years’ experience in Public Finance, preferably with experience in project-related financings or education, senior living or healthcare sectors.

· Excellent computer skills (highly proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and DBC Finance. 

· Excellent problem-solving skills; ability to understand key credit challenges and potential solutions.

· Must possess strong attention to detail; complete work products devoid of careless mistakes.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to perform independent, in-depth analysis and generate concise conclusions and recommendations. 

· Demonstrated level of maturity and professionalism in working with clients, external professionals, and Sims colleagues.

· Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills including ability to work well with colleagues and senior professionals in an engagement team.

· Superior time management skills; ability to meet deadlines on time. 

· Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple engagements and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment. 

· Ability to learn and master new tasks quickly. 

· Strong sense of self-initiative and readily able to work with limited direction.

· Proven ability to stay appropriately abreast of new trends and opportunities.

· Ability and willingness to work extensive hours (> 8-hour days) in order to meet deadlines, when necessary.