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About the Role

The Senior Debt & Investments Analyst supports accounting, analysis, reporting, and control for the Bank’s debt, investment, derivative, and off-balance-sheet portfolios. This role maintains activity within the Bank’s financial system, supports monthly close and reporting, and ensures accurate accounting in accordance with guidance and controls. It requires a strong accounting foundation, analytical judgment, and curiosity for complex financial instruments and their related systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain and input investment trades, debt issuances, derivative transactions, and derivative collateral activity within the Bank’s financial system.
Support the daily and ongoing maintenance of the Bank’s debt, investment, derivative, and off-balance-sheet portfolios.
Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the financial system’s functionality, instrument setup requirements, and accounting outputs.
Analyze derivative transactions and maintain supporting documentation related to hedge accounting treatment.
Assess and communicate accounting implications of debt, investment, and derivative transactions.
Evaluate and document note purchases from a loan versus investment designation.
Generate and analyze reports for financial reporting, compliance, management analysis, and operational support.
Assist with preparation of financial statement disclosures.
Research and resolve accounting discrepancies related to debt, investment, and derivative activity.
Support monthly close and quarterly and annual reporting activities under tight deadlines.
Help ensure compliance with internal controls, including SOX and internal controls over financial reporting.
Maintain clear and complete procedural documentation for assigned activities.
Perform testing and analysis related to software versions, system updates, and application changes.
Contribute to ongoing automation and process improvement efforts.
Review and approve work performed by temporary or full-time personnel, as assigned.
Exercise sound judgment, objectivity, professional proficiency, and high standards of conduct.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Six (6) to eight (8) years of experience in debt, investment, derivative, treasury, or other financial instruments accounting and analysis.
Working knowledge of accounting treatment for debt, investment, and derivative instruments and the applicable accounting principles.
Experience with or demonstrated exposure to derivative accounting, hedge accounting documentation, financial instrument analysis, or related activities.
Ability to analyze transactions, identify accounting issues, and apply sound problem-solving and independent judgment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Certified Public Accountant designation (Preferred).
Direct experience with hedge accounting (Preferred).
Experience valuing derivatives or supporting derivative valuation processes (Preferred).
Experience in a banking, financial services, treasury, or other regulated financial environment (Preferred).
Experience with financial systems used for debt, investment, and derivative accounting (Preferred).
Experience supporting automation, system enhancement, or process improvement initiatives (Preferred).

Skills

Debt accounting
Investment accounting
Derivative accounting
Hedge accounting
Financial instrument analysis
Financial reporting
Internal controls
SOX compliance
Process improvement
Automation

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant designation (Preferred)

Benefits

Competitive salary
Comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options focused on health and wellness, financial security, and work-life balance
Flexible health-and-wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with immediate vesting of a generous employer match and additional employer contribution
Long-term disability and life insurance
Vacation leave, sick leave, and paid holidays
Fertility benefit and parental leave plan
Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
Ongoing professional-development opportunities
Generous tuition-reimbursement program
Physical fitness incentive plan
Employer matching gifts program

About the Company

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $42.2 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation’s capital markets.
Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply.
We seek out top talent in their fields and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world.

Equal Opportunity

A/EOE/M/F/D/V