Debt Manager

The role

The Debt Manager will manage the City of Fort Worth's municipal debt portfolio and coordinate debt transactions. This role involves providing thought leadership in bond finance matters and supervising a Treasury Supervisor.

What you will do

• Manage the City's comprehensive municipal debt portfolio
• Coordinate the planning, structuring, and execution of debt transactions
• Develop and evaluate long-term debt strategies
• Collaborate with Budget, Capital Delivery, Accounting, and other departments
• Plan, structure, and execute new bond issues
• Monitor debt service funds and ensure timely payments and compliance
• Manage continuing disclosure obligations and post-issuance compliance
• Develop and implement debt policies and procedures
• Lead efforts related to credit ratings and investor outreach
• Supervise a Treasury Supervisor

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fiscal services or a closely related field
• Four (4) years of administrative and supervisory experience

Nice to have

• Experience managing or participating in municipal debt programs, including bond issuance, debt portfolio management, capital financing strategies, debt capacity analysis, and long-term financial plann
• Knowledge of municipal securities markets, applicable federal securities requirements, including SEC Rule 15c2-12 continuing disclosure obligations, post-issuance compliance, arbitrage rebate requirem
• Demonstrated ability to develop financial analyses, coordinate complex financing transactions, manage relationships with financial advisors, bond counsel, underwriters, and rating agencies, and commun
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP Systems

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Before you apply

• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires
• Selected individuals will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks including criminal background check, drug screen, and education verification

About the company

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Its employees serve more than 1 million residents.