Funding Desk (Capital Markets)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or engineering preferred

Minimum of 1- 5 years of related financial market experience required

Knowledge of debt capital markets, derivatives, and analytical skills to assess market and economic conditions is required

Strong understanding of the fixed income markets including economic fundamentals that impact the market is required

Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, with experience crafting a compelling narrative supported by data

The ability to initiate and complete work assignments effectively and in a timely manner, with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment, adjusting quickly to evolving market conditions

Ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse groups of individuals, build and maintain respectful relationships, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts constructively

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

RESPONSBILITIES

• Develop and maintain relationships and understanding including asset-liability management, credit, and investment products, funding constraints, hedging styles, and risk tolerance
• Develop a strong understanding of the fixed income market, economic indicators, investor demand and other determinants to effectively communicate agency dealers, interest rate derivative counterparties, and other related market participants on the debt issuance process
• Coordinate and recommend the sales and pricing strategies of the Discount Note Programs and its functional operation within the established policies and procedures to maintain a high level of market access and produce the lowest cost of funding over time
• Establish and monitor daily security pricing indications, which is utilized to set market rates for advances to their members, to make investment decisions, and value their existing assets and liabilities
• Facilitate communications on market opportunities, relative value metrics and market trends, and make recommendations through daily conference calls and written communications
• Gain a strong understanding of the SOFR market (cash, futures, and derivatives) to provide with relative value color within the discount note market and comparing to other debt products
• Assure the accuracy and timeliness of the Capital Markets processes and procedures, initiate, and recommend additions or modifications to these where appropriate
• Support the diversity and inclusion strategy by following policies and procedures that ensure opportunities for employees and diverse business partners
• Participate in the planning, development, and testing of internal applications and processes to enhance and modernize the debt issuance process
• Assist and execute issuance of short term and long term bonds
16 days ago