Manager, Debt and Investments

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At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections!

When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community.

RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits

(RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.)

This position manages the capital financing and investment program, utilizing effective and innovative financing methods to achieve the desired investment and financial goals of the organization. The position also coordinates efforts of a team of professionals, including the organization’s financial advisor, bond counsel, disclosure counsel, tax counsel, dissemination agent, arbitrage consultant, trustee banks, and a pool of investment banks.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIE:

Competency

• Leads capital financing program, which includes management of existing debt portfolio, investor relations, credit rating agency relations, continuing disclosure, arbitrage compliance, and issuance of new and refunding financing transactions.
• Identifies opportunities within the organization’s existing debt portfolio and policies to restructure or refund debt for interest savings and seeks alternative financing methods to reduce RTD’s cost of capital.
• Coordinates efforts of a team of professionals, including the organization’s financial advisor, bond counsel, disclosure counsel, tax counsel, dissemination agent, arbitrage consultant, trustee banks, and a pool of investment banks, to ensure state, federal, and SEC processes are followed, protecting the organization.
• Oversees investment and draws on bond and Certificates of Participation (COP) proceeds to ensure proceeds are spent in accordance with the rules of debt indentures and federal law, and reviews expenditures relating to tax-exempt financing.
• Manages the investment of operating funds and financing proceeds (including transacting, reporting and compliance) to comply with the organization’s Investment Policy and ensures adequate liquidity for ongoing operations and capital projects.
• Coordinates with Accounting Division to prepare quarterly investment reports for the RTD Board of Directors.
• Ensures compliance with legal covenants and disclosure requirements related to lease purchase and debt financing, ensures compliance with the organization’s fiscal policies, and evaluates the impact of any new financing on the various credit ratings and long-term financial plans.
• Prepares and maintains cashflow forecasts for the organization.

OTHER:

All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in managing fixed income investment portfolios, capital financing, cash management, investment strategies, debt structure, and/or money markets and intermediate-term instruments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in public finance, such as municipal debt management or treasury operations.
• Experience working with bond issuances, COPs, and large-scale capital financing programs.

OR

An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Key Competencies & Characteristics:

• Advanced knowledge of debt structures, finance, and investment strategies.
• Strong understanding of related regulatory and compliance requirements, including MSRB, SEC, IRS, GASB, and Colorado statutes.
• Expertise in the area of Colorado municipal debt and investments.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and execute complex financing and investment strategies.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including forecasting, risk assessment, and scenario modeling.
• Ability to interpret market conditions and apply economic insights to decision-making.
• Skilled at managing external partnerships and navigating complex, multi-party financial transactions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts to varied audiences.
• Exercises sound judgement, discretion, and attention to detail in high-impact financial decisions.
• Effective at prioritizing work, managing competing deadlines, and maintaining accuracy.
• Proficient in financial systems, analysis software, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.

CAREER MAP:

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 7/16/2026 at 11:59PM. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

Pay Range:

$100,284.00 - $141,650.25 Annual

EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS 

RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at [email protected], or the Talent Acquisition team [email protected].

To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: https://www.rtd-denver.com/open-records/reports-and-policies/eeo-policy

RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting.  Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience.  Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application.