Overview
2026 Full-Time – Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst – Orange County, CA
Recruitment began on September 10, 2025 and the job listing Expires on October 17, 2025
Full-Time Job Accounting, Data Analytics, Economics & Finance
2026 Full-Time – Public Finance Investment Banking Analyst – Orange County, CA
Raymond James Overview
One of the largest independent financial services firms in the country could be the place you build a career beyond your expectations.
Our focus is on providing trusted advice and tailored, sophisticated strategies for individuals and institutions. Raymond James Financial is a diversified holding company, headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James provides financial services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through its subsidiary companies engaged primarily in investment and financial planning, in addition to capital markets and asset management.
At Raymond James, we are putting the power of perspectives into action and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our commitment to associates, and clients of the future. Our company values associate development and growth, offering opportunities through developmental programs, mentorships, and continuing education options.
We strive to ensure everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected, and heard so that you can fully contribute your unique talents for the benefit of clients, your career, our firm, and our communities. Raymond James is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
Job Summary:
Start your career at the intersection of finance and public impact. As an Analyst in Municipal Public Finance, you’ll collaborate with experienced bankers to help state and local governments build our nation’s infrastructure and bring transformational projects to life — from transportation to energy and utilities to education to housing and to healthcare. Your work will span financial modeling, credit rating preparation, investor presentations, RFPs, and the drafting of securities offering documents. Expect to grow your analytical skills while contributing to high-stakes transactions that directly shape communities. You’ll gain exposure across diverse sectors such as Higher Education, Transportation, Utilities, Sports Facilities, Public Private Partnerships, Renewables and more. As your experience builds, so does your influence. You’ll take on more strategic responsibilities, help structure deals, and deepen client relationships. The environment is fastmoving, intellectually challenging, and mission-driven — perfect for curious self-starters who want to see their efforts make a tangible difference.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of an Analyst:
* Understand Government Financing: You’ll get to know how cities, states, and public institutions finance new initiatives and projects, analyzing their finances and figuring out ways they can improve.
* Pitch Creative Financing Ideas: You’ll help senior bankers brainstorm new ways local governments can fund big projects, like building utilities, airports, schools, hospitals, or transit systems.
* Build Financial Models: You’ll dive into Excel to create financial simulations, helping forecast costs, savings, and repayment strategies for public projects.
* Research Your Sector: Stay updated on news, reports, and trends in your assigned industries and geographies, and keep the team informed about anything that might affect clients.
* Execute Deals: During financings, you’ll help analyze project revenues, create debt profiles, and assess refinancing and cash flow, all to make sure the financing makes sense.
* Prepare Client Presentations: Develop marketing skills by assisting in preparation of pitch books and proposals (RFPs) that help win business and communicate key information to clients.
* Develop Marketing Materials: Help design content that explains the deal or investment opportunity to prospective buyers and investors.
* Join Client Meetings: When possible, you’ll participate in meetings with municipal clients and project sponsors to learn firsthand how deals come together and how relationships are built.
Knowledge of/Interests In:
* Fundamental investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.
* Financial markets and products.
* Quantitative financial analysis and data modeling.
* Public policy
Skills:
* Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills sufficient to recognize and detect errors and offer resolution.
* Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to all levels of associates and clients.
* Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to:
* Analyze financial statements and outstanding debt.
* Develop the financial structure and prepare documents related to the public issuance or private placement of securities.
* Multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
* Efficiently manage time and resources to solve quantitative and analytical challenges as they arise.
* Work under pressure created by time deadlines and work volume fluctuations.
* Communicate both orally and in writing, within all levels of the organization as well as external clients and other industry professionals.
* Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
* Work outside normal 8:00 am – 5:00 pm business hours.
Educational Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, math or a related field.
* 0-3 years of related experience.
Licenses/Certifications:
* FINRA Securities Industry Exam (SIE), Series 52 License, Series 63 License, and Series 50 License within (12) months of hire
Education
Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance
Work Experience
General Experience – 13 months to 3 years
Certifications
Salary Range
$70,000.00-$80,000.00
Travel
Less than 25%
Workstyle
Hybrid
At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm’s core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:
* Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
* Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
* Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
* Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
* Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm
At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.
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