Finance Analyst

Job description

FINANCE
The Analyst is expected to play a key role in the Finance Department of the Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation and assist with the management of the day-to-day debt issuance programs that fund the Farm Credit System Banks. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting a broad range of finance activities including debt pricing and issuance (with an emphasis on highly-rated money market securities), post-trade documentation, maintenance of Finance Department policies and procedures, dealer group management, project development, compliance and audit. The successful candidate will work closely with the other members of the Finance Department, as well as with several other departments of the Funding Corporation including Investor Relations, Risk and Research, Information Services and Securities Operations. The Analyst will also interact with the Funding Corporation’s dealer group and with other constituents of the Funding Corporation including the Farm Credit System Banks, regulators and both internal and external auditors.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND & QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a minimum of two years of relevant financial services industry knowledge including familiarity with fixed income markets (Treasuries and Agencies), capital markets, debt pricing, interest rate forecasting, economic analysis and experience using a Bloomberg Terminal. The qualified candidate will be articulate, inquisitive, demonstrate solid quantitative skills and be able to multi-task complex responsibilities in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
To succeed in this role, the competencies required include organization, coordination, strong communication and interpersonal skills; in addition to proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. The finance professional must also possess high standards for quality, accuracy and ethical behavior.
Knowledge or experience with electronic orders management systems and/or document retention systems is desired. The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics or a related field.
Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The Funding Corporation will not sponsor a work visa (e.g. H1B, etc.,) to fill this position.