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Public Finance Associate

Req Number: JNPSCJ
Location: Chicago, IL
Posted: 8/14/2025
Category: Technology : Professional Services
Job Type: Permanent

Korn Ferry is representing a top-tier finance law firm on a search for a Public Finance Associate. Based in the Chicago area, the successful candidate will have 1-3 years of general finance or transactional experience at a bank or large to medium-size law firm.

Desired experience includes:
• 1-3 years of general finance or transactional experience at a bank or large to medium-size law firm
• Experience with drafting financing documents, document review, legal research, and writing memorandums
• Familiarity with transactional work focusing on public finance transactions, including municipal derivatives and bond issues
• Experience working and communicating directly with clients 

The ideal successful candidate will have:
• Strong academic credentials
• Superior interpersonal, analytical, and writing skills
• Commitment to client service (critical)
• Ability to handle fast-paced transactions and juggle multiple projects and deadlines (critical)
• Professional presence
• Demonstrated flexibility in work situations
• Be willing to accept constructive feedback
• Be a member in good standing of the Illinois State Bar

Compensation: The expected salary range is $225,000 - $260,000, depending on experience, plus eligibility for bonus. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Id: 510739659 

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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.

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