SamTrans Seeks Senior Financial Analyst (Treasury)

SamTrans - Senior Financial Analyst

General

The Senior Financial Analyst performs complex budget, administrative, and financial analysis  for the Finance, Treasury and Administration Division along with design, implementing, and analyzing management reports. This position is also responsible for undertaking assignments and projects as required.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Performs complex analysis (alone and in teams), using historical and projected financial information to assist in maintaining adequate funding levels for both Capital and Operational needs within the constraint of varying revenue scenarios to arrive at optimum cost of capital for the organization. Evaluate options and alternatives using above analysis to provide recommendations.
• Work with Manager, Debt and Investments and portfolio managers to place cash where needed to maintain safety, liquidity, and adequate yield as it pertains to risk, and in the context of changing capital needs.
• Develop and/or assist in the creation or improvement of various financial and forecasting models. Performs scenario analysis given various financial and operational inputs. Prepares financial forecasts. Research historical data and prepares written Staff reports and PowerPoint presentation.
• Track and confirm accumulation of funds for semi-annual payments on all debt. Work in ensuring that arbitrage and all annual state and federal reporting requirements are maintained for all debt.
• Work with Manager of Debt and Investments In forming teams to issue debt as needed, Teams to include Municipal Advisors, Legal Counsel (issuance and disclosure). Underwriters, and will involve requests for quotes from various firms.
• Assist consultants and management in developing models to analyze fuel hedging strategies, various debt issuance scenarios, and interest earnings projections and execute the day-to-day functions the debt/investment programs following current policies and procedures under the guidance and direction of the Manager of Debt and Investment.
• Work in reviewing monthly board reports for possible errors, tracking changing legislative environment (with assistance of portfolio managers and consultants to identify timing of needed updates).
• Assist in preparation of debt and investment portions of the San Mateo County Transit District,  (SamTrans), Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (JPB) and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) annual operating budgets and financial statements.

Example of Duties

• Interacts with staff at all organization levels, representatives from organizations and groups, and the public to provide or receive necessary information for a range of activities.
• Provides financial analysis and support on special projects and other assignments as required. Special projects underway and currently ongoing include integrating automation wherever possible to avoid unnecessary manual entries of activities wherever possible. Projects to include integration of dashboard reporting using data in PeopleSoft, possibly using Tableau or other source. Other projects to be determined.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, or closely related field
• At least three (3) years full-time increasingly responsible experience in portfolio management (fixed income preferred), trading securities (or currency), and/or Municipal Debt Management.
• Three years of experience to include forecasting or modeling and financial analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent advanced degree, with a focus in finance, economics, accounting, or public administration. 
• Ability to accurately analyze and evaluated data and draw conclusions.
• Experience in computerized accounting systems (PeopleSoft preferred)
• Proficiency in Clearwater and Bloomberg (or comparable systems).
• Familiar with Requests for Proposals/Qualifications processes.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of applications including Word, Excel, and  PowerPoint.
• Able to prioritize work to affect an orderly flow of accurate information within the Finance and Administration Division and to other Divisions and Offices of the District.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The selection process may include a panel interview, written and skills test assessments, or supplemental questions.  Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.      

How to Apply

Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date.  Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in lieu of fully completed applications.  It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that applications are completed with all relevant information (experience, education, certifications, licenses, references and/or other information). 

• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.  If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.   
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.  We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. 

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Posted on 09/12/25