Manager, Business Administration Management, Capital Markets

Benefits Overview

A career at CoBank can offer you the opportunity to make a personal impact on the people and communities where we do business. When you choose a career with CoBank, you make a difference by standing for something that matters. In order to be the best, we hire the best!

Remarkable Benefits Offered By CoBank

• Careers with a purpose. Stand for something!
• Time-Off Packages, boasting over 15 days of vacation, 10 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Compensation & Incentive
• Hybrid work model: flexible arrangements for most positions
• Benefits Packages, including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, Disability, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Robust associate training and development with CoBank University
• Tuition reimbursement for higher education up to $10,000 per year
• Outstanding 401k: up to 6% matching and additional 3% non-elective contribution
• Community Impact: United Way Angel Day, Volunteer Day and Associate Directed Contribution
• Associate Resource Groups: creating a culture of diversity and inclusion
• Recognize a fellow associate through our GEM awards
  
  

Job Description

Manages and develops Capital Markets analysts in their handling of syndicated transactions, credit structuring and analysis responsibilities. Oversees the staffing requirements of the analysts on transactions. Coordinates with Finance division on Capital Markets reporting metrics for executive management. Collaborates with TDI and Experience Management teams to further technological advancements in the Capital Markets platforms. Serves as subject matter expert and is assigned special projects.

Essential Functions

• Manages analysts and assists them in their individual development. Provides leadership and guidance in a team approach to transaction management and administration. Sets performance standards, manages workflow, grants authorities, evaluates performance, and recommends personnel actions within delegated authorities. Consults with Human Resources as appropriate.
• Serves as an analyst on assigned transactions and co-staff transactions with less experienced analysts.
• Processes amendments, consents and waivers with routine communication with bank groups, as needed.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the loan markets and the industries served by the Farm Credit System and stays up to date on the business and economic environment to facilitate information sharing and development for the analyst team.
• Leads the development and administration of the development program for Capital Markets analysts. Duties include recruiting, hiring, credit training and development, capital markets training and development, monitoring progress of analysts, organizing and coordinating the rotation schedule, and providing individual coaching and feedback. Coordinating with Capital Markets personnel and other subject matter experts in the bank where necessary for training and development of analyst staff. Analyzing program succeses and areas that need to evolve and change.
• Interfaces with the Finance division and is responsible for Capital Markets quarterly reporting metrics and annual budget.
• As a member of the Capital Markets Leadership Team, helps establish overall business and administration targets for the Capital Markets division. Counsels with Business Development, Syndicate, Sales and LIST team management to establish and achieve analyst team targets.
• Collaborates with the E2E Experience Manager and Product Managers to define and prioritize technological advancement requests and determine business value. Serves as the subject matter expert from Capital Markets and represents the division at Product and Agility team meetings, UAT testing, training and support for the launch of new product solutions, and assist in establishing KPI’s and tracking against those KPI’s.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, finance, accounting, economics, agribusiness, etc. required
  
  

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience in capital markets, in origination, sale, execution, and/or operational and administrative aspects of complex corporate, syndicated, and participated credits required
• 2 years of relevant leadership (formal or informal) experience required
• Prior Experience in training program development and leadership, preferably in credit, capital markets, financing preferred
• Prior Experience in technological innovation in the finance industry that supports improving operational efficiency and enhancing customer experiences preferred
• Advanced knowledge of credit and financial analysis, including cash flow analysis, balance sheet analysis, profitability, liquidity, and solvency analysis.
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), taxation, legal forms of organizations, and business law.
• Advanced knowledge of financial modeling techniques and preparation of pro forma financial statements.
• Advanced knowledge of typical credit underwriting policies, procedures, processes, and documentation.
• Knowledgeable on the marketing of capital markets products, including loan syndications and other debt placements.
• Strong customer service orientation, with the ability to work effectively with external customers.
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus, and build and maintain effective working relationships with management, associates, customers, and other stakeholders at all levels.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel), with advanced ability to use spreadsheets and database applications.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Transaction, deal processing and execution experience.
  
  

About CoBank

The typical base pay range for this role is between $144,300 - $177,440. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

The listed salary, other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. This job will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days or until the position is filled. CoBank reserves the right to adjust compensation for all positions and to modify or discontinue benefits programs at any time in its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.

CoBank is a cooperative bank serving vital industries across rural America. The bank provides loans, leases, export financing and other financial services to agribusinesses and rural power, water and communications providers in all 50 states. The bank also provides wholesale loans and other financial services to affiliated Farm Credit associations serving more than 76,000 farmers, ranchers and other rural borrowers in 23 states around the country. CoBank is a member of the Farm Credit System, a nationwide network of banks and retail lending associations chartered to support the borrowing needs of U.S. agriculture, rural infrastructure and rural communities. Headquartered outside Denver, Colorado, CoBank serves customers from regional banking centers across the U.S. and also maintains an international representative office in Singapore.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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CoBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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