Office of the State Treasurer
Recruitment #171026-0409EX-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 10/30/2017 09:00:00 AM |
Salary | $98,327.00 - $178,651.00/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 11/17/2017 11:59:00 PM |
Applications are being accepted for the position of Assistant Treasurer for Debt Management, a full-time position located in the Office of the Connecticut State Treasurer. The position reports to the State Treasurer and oversees the staff, consultants, bond counsel, and investment bankers of the Debt Management Division for the cost-effective issuance and management of the State of Connecticut's bonded debt, which totaled $24.7 billion as of June 30, 2017. The Debt Management Division issues bonds to finance capital projects, manages debt service payments and cash flow borrowing, maintains the State's rating agency relationships, administers special loan programs, and manages the State's compliance with IRS tax-exempt debt regulations.
The successful candidate must have considerable knowledge of: the municipal bond market; municipal debt transactions; arbitrage restrictions; record keeping and controls; and IRS regulations and legal considerations. Required skills include: demonstrated managerial and organizational skills; personal computer word processing and spreadsheet skills; strong analytical and strategic planning abilities; and executive-level writing skills.
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and at least ten years of progressively responsible experience with municipal securities transactions, preferably in a public sector environment. A graduate degree in finance or a related field is a plus.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.