NCIF Analyst/Senior Analyst

Job Title: Analyst/Senior Analyst - Chicago

Reports to: Vice President, Lending

National Community Investment Fund (NCIF; www.ncif.org) is a non-profit fund set up in 1996 to increase access to responsible financial products and services in underserved communities.  Total assets under management at NCIF are around $200 million, including $178 million of NMTC allocations outstanding.   It has recently received an additional $65 million in NMTC allocation awards.

NCIF achieves its mission via three complementary business lines:

Tier 1 and Tier 2 Capital Investing in Mission Oriented Banks: We support institutions with equity and deposit investments.  NCIF has invested in the private capital of 58 financial institutions since inception, and currently has investments in 18 banks, all of which are CDFI/MDI banks - making NCIF the largest investor in the mission-oriented banking industry.

New Markets Tax Credits and Lending:  We channel funds into low-income communities using the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program to finance small businesses and real estate development.

Research and Metrics:  NCIF pioneered the use of Social Performance Metrics (see www.bankimpact.org and www.BankImpactmaps.org) for measuring the impact and “telling the story” of mission-oriented banks, and publishes research on the industry and its impact.  Research forms a foundation and a competitive advantage for NCIF’s other lines of business.  NCIF runs an informal network of investee and other banks in the interest of strengthening the mission-oriented banking industry and supporting the flow of capital into low- and moderate-income communities. We enable peer-networking and help strengthen the sector via our Development Banking Conference.

NCIF is in the process of raising a Credit Strategies Fund that will make loans to high impact projects nationally along with our network of banks.

NCIF is looking for a Credit Analyst to join an entrepreneurial team, providing underwriting support and financial analysis to senior lenders on New Market Tax Credit transactions and direct loans. Knowledge of financial institution underwriting, including in loan participations, will be considered a plus.  

Specific responsibilities will include:

•    Financial Analysis and Underwriting  
•    Spreading financial statements and calculating/assessing financial ratios;
•    Preparing summaries of financial analyses and opinions on risk assessment, and drafting or contributing to written credit presentations;
•    Analyzing NMTC deals from a financial and impact perspective, performing financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, repayment analysis, collateral coverage, and analysis of risks and mitigants;
•    Assisting in impact and financial data gathering and due diligence at inception and on an ongoing basis, including economic and industry assessments, document collection, and background research on projects and borrowers; and,
•    Assisting in NMTC deal origination and closing, as appropriate.

 Other tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

•    Gathering, organizing, and analyzing data related to new investment opportunities for NCIF in new CDFIs, small business lending and possibly fintech companies; supporting identification of and outreach in connection with new investment and lending opportunities;
•    Assisting in the planning and execution of conference, regional meetings and marketing and communications plans;
•    Assisting in CDFI program applications, NMTC applications and reporting, CDE certification, and CDFI Fund reporting as needed;
•    Assisting in portfolio management to ensure that all new transactions comply  with NCIF systems, policies and reporting requirements; and
•    Undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications

•    Passion for community development and for improving lives in underserved communities;
•    Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Accounting; graduate students may also apply; progress towards CFA designation would be considered a plus;
•    At least 2-3 years of work experience in credit analysis in lending associated with commercial real estate, commercial lending, NMTC and/or community development banking;
•    Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills;
•    Strong writing skills, with an ability to interpret financial information and weave it into a compelling story for various audiences;
•    Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a small entrepreneurial team in a high growth mode; and,
•    Resident in Chicago or willing to relocate. 

·         To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Lara Pawlak at lpawlak@ncif.org by November 17. Resumes without a cover letter and writing sample will not be considered.

NCIF is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation except where such distinction is required by law.

Illinois Tollway Positions

Messenger Services Supervisor  

$50,000.00 /Year  Deadline to apply 11/07/17                                          

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in supervising delivery personnel and managing delivery operations is required. 
• A valid Illinois Driver's license is required.
• This position is required to be on call for emergency situations and overtime may be required.
• In order to assist with the loading/unloading of trucks in the CA dock area, the Messenger Services Supervisor must have:
• The ability to lift to chest height and carry 25 to 50 pounds with intermittent rest as needed.
• The ability to lift and carry 1 to 25 pounds to chest height and overhead as needed.
• The ability to push a force weight of 84 pounds and pull a force weight of 55 pounds with intermittent rest as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
• The ability to complete logs and schedules in a timely manner is required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively, cooperatively, and effectively with co-workers and to communicate well with various levels of management are required.
• Good organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to pay close attention to detail, are required.
• The ability to perform multiple functions and tasks, completing them in accordance with procedures and guidelines, is required. The ability to take initiative, prioritize, make independent decisions, and meet deadlines is required.

Inventory Control Clerk (IT) 

$15.00 /Hour   Deadline to apply 11/07/17                                  

• The incumbent must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must be able to type accurately at a reasonable pace.
• Must have ability to operate and navigate computers and various standard applications. Knowledge of      inventory systems is preferred.
• The incumbent must possess the ability to communicate at a technical level with vendors, as well as Authority personnel.
• Competent in the use of parts and supply manuals.
• Ability to identify equipment and tools used in maintenance and repair.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds - Must have the ability to work overtime as required including during off hours / holidays / weekends/emergencies.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years experience in a parts control, inventory management environment

Budget Analyst  

$22.60 - $26.44 Hourly  Deadline to apply 11/07/17

• Bachelors or Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or the equivalent experience (minimum of four (4) years of budgeting/finance experience) is required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and analytical skills are required in the performance of duties Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is required.
• This position requires the ability to perform financial analysis and manipulation and analyses of large     amounts of data
• The principal challenge of this position will be to contribute to the efforts of the Tollway that result in optimum utilization of fiscal resources.
• Performance will be evaluated on providing support to the Budget Manager with coordination, analysis, recommendation and forecasting activities that contribute to sound financial decision making.
• This position will require organizational skills in order to balance a workload that combines ongoing efforts with time-sensitive special projects assigned by the Capital Budget Manager.

Accounts Payable Representative – Operations  

$13.50 - $15.50 Hourly Deadline to apply 11/07/17

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• The incumbent must possess good communication and organizational skills, be detailed and be able to take initiative.
• The incumbent must have an aptitude for figures.
• An understanding of the Tollway's payment processes, procedures and systems is desired.
• Experience with Windows and Excel is required.

Illinois Tollway Employment Applications can be completed on our on-line application system which can be found at www.illinoistollway.com under ‘Employment Opportunities’. They can be submitted online or mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

Port Authority of NY & NJ Leadership Fellow Program

Port Authority of NY & NJ is currently recruiting for the 2018 class in their Leadership Fellows Rotational Program.

MUPP Alumni Jeffrey Griffin is currently in the program, and welcomes any student questions via email:  jegriffin@panynj.gov 

 

2018 Leadership Fellow Program 

 

Who can apply?                                  

Students graduating with a Masters or MBA degree December 2017/May 2018

 

Job Description:                                

Full time two-year rotational program that offers on-the-job experience in approximately four different business functions ranging from finance and planning to operations and human resources, designed to build a strong foundation of business acumen, adaptability, and knowledge of Port Authority operations. The breadth and depth of these experiences are critical in preparing the participants to be future leaders within the Port Authority. Past Leadership Fellows have contributed to key regional capital programs, learned the nuts and bolts of policy development, and managed the challenges of daily operations at our transportation facilities. Leadership Fellows will be considered for key positions in areas such as policy analysis, finance, capital programs, or related business functions.

 

How to apply:                               

The job posting is open and closes December 1; To apply, please visit the link here. All applicants must submit an essay response to the prompted questions on the application page. The essays can be no more than 250 words per essay. Please see job posting for more details on required essay. 

Public Policy/MPA Positions at Google

Google has many job openings that are related to Public Policy/MPA careers and skills.  Just one of the many job openings is listed below; visit the site here.  You can see many more openings by searching the Google careers website.

International Growth Consultant, Northern Europe (English)

Google

Sales & Account Management

Dublin, Ireland

Businesses that partner with Google come in all shapes, sizes and market caps, and no one Google advertising solution works for all. Your knowledge of online media combined with your communication skills and analytical abilities shapes how new and existing business grows. You leverage your entrepreneurial drive to target, educate and persuade new customers to embrace Google's latest advertising products and technologies. Using your influencing and relationship-building skills, you provide Google-caliber client service, research and market analysis. You anticipate how decisions are made, understand the details of individual campaigns and persistently explore and uncover the business needs of key clients. Working with them, you set the vision and the strategy for how their advertising can reach thousands of users.

Our customers are operating and competing in an increasingly globalizing world - this implies tremendous opportunities, but simultaneously comes with a number of unique challenges. Google's global reach and in-depth market knowledge uniquely position us to support our advertisers along the various steps of their international growth journey.

As an expert on international growth processes/success factors and member of a global network that you can leverage, you are a trusted advisor and partner to our customers. From strategic planning support, identifying the right target markets, to setting them up for success within their non-domestic footprint, you provide insights and hands-on support and help them reach and exceed their international ambitions.

Working closely with our advertisers, you develop a deep understanding of their business needs, objectives and decision processes. Based on your knowledge of online media and in-depth understanding of our product suite, you create Google-caliber solutions that turn these plans into results.

Our Large Customer Sales teams partner closely with many of the world's biggest advertisers and agencies to develop digital solutions that build strong businesses and brands. We enjoy a bird's eye view on the massive transformation occurring as advertising shifts to mobile and online platforms. We're uniquely situated to help shape how companies grow their businesses in the digital age. We advise clients on Google's broad range of products across search, video and mobile to help them connect instantly and seamlessly with their audiences.

Responsibilities

·       Build thorough knowledge related to advertising on Google, Google Display Network, Google+ and YouTube.

·       Understand our customers' objectives and help them achieve these by developing forward-thinking, data-driven export business recommendations and by       educating them on wider export-related topics and opportunities.

·       Identify export opportunities based on existing frameworks and tools, and develop new ideas and approaches to drive export growth for your assigned portfolio.

·       Implement campaigns and monitor/improve impact against customer objectives.

·       Contribute to growing export acumen and resources within Google, and support other members in your network by sharing knowledge about your own market.

Minimum qualifications:

·       BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

·       Ability to speak and write in English and fluently and idiomatically.

Preferred qualifications:

·       Experience of thought leadership in applying data driven models that have had a tangible impact on marketing operations across international markets.

·       Experience in a consultation or advisory role.

·       Demonstrated experience in working in multinational environments.

·       Knowledge of the digital display marketplace with proven technical and analytical skills.

·       Excellent project management, interpersonal and organizational skills.

·       Fluent Swedish, Finnish or Norwegian.

Accounting and Grant Management Consultants, Evanston IL

Hurricane Recovery: Accounting, Financial and Grant Management Consultants

Download Job Announcement Here. Posted on: August 29, 2017

Help the Nation Recover from 2017’s Hurricanes

Hagerty Consulting  is a well-respected, national emergency management consulting firm that is looking for exceptional people to join its hurricane recovery efforts. Ideal candidates will have experience working in the public sector with a background in finance, economics, public policy, accounting, grant management or related area and a track record of consistent academic and professional accomplishments. We are looking for consultants who can join the team immediately and commit to long-term recovery efforts.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

The multi-billion-dollar hurricane recovery effort will require consultants to:

• Collect, analyze, organize, and summarize financial data.
• Provide management and analytical support to recovery efforts.
• Perform extensive reviews of financial documentation including, but not limited to, grants, A/R & A/P records, invoices, purchase orders, requisitions, proofs of payment, withdrawals, contracts, labor / payroll records,
• Develop methodologies to accurately account for eligible disaster-related costs and streamline delivery of disaster funds and services.
• Prepare federal grants, cost estimates, audits and other products that support disaster response and recovery efforts.
• Ensure compliance with standard accounting and procurement principles as well as with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations, including OMB circulars, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), etc.
• Perform other work as required.

The consultant must be comfortable interacting directly with clients, including senior managers and executives. Must be prepared to operate in an intense, dynamic, challenging work environment and be experienced working in a team atmosphere but also able to deliver independently.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Public Policy, Economics, Business, or Finance, or related field, and 1-4+ years’ experience in consulting or public sector.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and a quick learner with new software applications
• Ability to both lead teams and be a productive supporting member of other teams.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret federal and state emergency management requirements and regulations.
• Previous experience working with the FEMA Public Assistance Program or long-term community recovery is helpful, but other qualified candidates will be considered. Candidates without experience will receive training.
• Outstanding written and verbal communications skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to successfully complete a background and criminal history check.
• Must be local to affected areas, or willing to relocate to client site. Official travel may be authorized for candidates that meet client/firm requirements.

Those individuals who work best with Hagerty are self-starters, have strong core competencies (e.g., writing, analysis, oral communication, presentation, professionalism) and are comfortable working in challenging environments with minimal oversight. Other needed attributes:

• Flexibility, integrity, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to excellence in all endeavors.
• Interest in helping public sector agencies succeed.
• Ability to stay calm and poised under pressure and remain focused when working under tight deadlines.
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This opportunity is open to candidates that desire either full-time employment with benefits or independent contract work paid at a competitive hourly rate.  Must be eligible to work in the United States and be able to successfully complete a background and criminal history check.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter (including salary expectation and geographic preference), and resume using the Apply Now button.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Hagerty Consulting, Inc. is fully committed to a strong equal opportunity program. As such, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Hagerty Consulting does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

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