Municipal Consulting Financial Analyst : Salt Lake City, UT

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" and as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Public Finance Inc. has just opened an opportunity for a Public Finance : Municipal Consulting Financial Analyst based in the Salt Lake City, Utah office location.

Ideal candidates will have the skills and experience necessary to :

• Process and manage municipal consulting projects and deadlines from start to finish for current and new client relationships.
• Prepare long-term financial plans for government run services and utilities.
• Analyze appropriate levels for government fees and taxes.
• Analyze and allocated costs of development impacts to government road, recreation, utility, and public safety systems.
• Evaluate economic development opportunities for clients.
• Prepare internal and external financial models and analysis using Excel, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping software.
• Collect data and present findings in both written and oral format with the use of presentation programs such as PowerPoint and InDesign.
• Design presentation materials, reports, and persuasive proposals in a professional and easy-to-follow manner.
• Interact with lead consultant, project partners, and clients during consulting projects, meetings (in person or virtually) to document project needs and objectives that would later be translated into data charts, graphs, tables, presentations and written reports.
• Monitor and track progress billings for projects including invoicing clients.
• Maintain a high level of client satisfaction by supporting a portfolio of clients and disparate projects.
• Travel overnight as needed.
• May be asked to perform other duties and special projects.

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