Investment Banking Associate, Public Finance - Affordable Housing

Location:

127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio

Job Summary
Associates on the Public Finance team are strong individual contributors in the areas of analyzing, structuring, and executing transactions. The individual will have strong working knowledge of investment banking principles. They are responsible for performing industry research and preparing pitches, management presentations, and other written materials. Associates are not assigned new business responsibilities but will be an integral part of the deal team and may informally manage Analysts on the platform.



Essential Functions

• Be a strong team member in support of business unit goals and objectives
• Strong working knowledge and skills in analyzing, structuring, and executing transactions with a focus on technical analysis
• Strong understanding of profitability components and investment banking deal mechanics
• Actively participate in client planning sessions. Research and analyze data, preparing and presenting analytical information
• Focused on product transactions/executions in addition to sales originations
• Managing and executing tasks encompassing comprehensive financial modeling and valuation analyses
• Possess a deep understanding of the financial impact of decisions on the client’s organization
• Partnering with sales/product team members, responsible for performing industry research, preparing pitch, management presentations, and other written materials using analytical skills
• Associates are typically not assigned new business responsibilities and have limited/no client contact
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• OR equivalent experience (required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years of investment banking experience (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• FINRA License S79 within 1-1/2 Yrs (required)
• FINRA License S63 within 1-1/2 Yrs (required)
• FINRA License S52 within 1-1/2 Yrs (required)

Skills

• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Applies investment banking principles to structure and execute public finance transactions
• Supports clients with financial insights and recommendations
• Assists in structuring and executing municipal and infrastructure debt deals
• Understands financing mechanisms for public infrastructure projects
• Builds and interprets models to support deal pricing and valuation
• Projects financial outcomes to support client planning and transaction structuring
• Applies knowledge of municipal markets and public sector financing tools
• Prepares and reviews financial documents and summaries
• Interprets financial data to support structuring and execution of deals
• Collects and organizes data for internal and client-facing materials
• Contributes to client planning sessions with analytical insights
• Prioritizes client needs and delivers tailored solutions
• Understands how financial decisions impact broader organizational and market systems

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Work Location Category

• Hybrid (Sales)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $96,000.00 - $181,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 06/01/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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