Arbitrage Rebate Analyst

The Arbitrage Rebate Analyst will work as part of the Financial Analysis & Services group (“FAS”), a team of non-attorney professionals operating under the firm’s tax department. The analyst will support and perform a wide range of financial analyses and calculations related to tax-exempt bond financings to ensure compliance with applicable federal tax laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities include conducting detailed “arbitrage” analyses, which involve gathering and evaluating historical investment data, applying complex spreadsheet models, and determining investment returns and federal tax compliance. The analyst will prepare arbitrage reports summarizing all relevant assumptions, methodologies, and calculations for governmental clients.

Additional responsibilities may include:

1. Developing and enhancing financial models


2. Preparing yield calculations and loan amortization schedules


3. Performing complex allocation analyses


4. Conducting swap/hedge analyses


5. Assisting with presentations, marketing materials, and technical research

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred, ideally in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related technical field


2. Strong understanding of fixed-income securities and general market principles


3. Proficiency with spreadsheet and database applications


4. Knowledge of accounting principles


5. Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills


6. Strong written and verbal communication abilities

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week in-person office attendance required.

If you want more from your practice and are looking for a unique opportunity to build a career in public finance, we want to hear from you.  The approximate salary range is $58,000-$60,000.

Hawkins is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity is vital to the firm’s ability to provide our clients with the highest level of service. The firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender and gender identity, veteran's status or any other legally protected status. This policy pertains to every aspect of an individual's relationship with the firm, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.