Senior Financial Analyst

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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Financial Analyst for our Funding and Financing Strategy Service group in our Chicago office
. The following locations will also be considered:
Atlanta, New York City, Boston, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, and open to other offices.

The Senior Financial Analyst is a senior position within the Economics, Finance and Grants team. You will work directly with public and private organizations across the country to fund and finance their infrastructure projects and initiatives, driving both project delivery and business development for the group.

• Developing strategies to offer financial planning services across all end markets.
• Manage and oversee the development of financial models.
• Oversee and perform quantitative analyses and data analytics.
• Analyze financial needs and opportunities for public agencies.
• Analyze project and program funding and financing options.
• Research funding and financing industry trends.
• Evaluate funding and financing alternatives and priorities.
• Develop the business case for infrastructure investments.
• Oversee the development of reports, memorandums, and client‑ready documentation.
• Lead client meetings and workshops.
• Track, review, and interpret federal legislation and guidance.
• Provide strategic support in all phases of infrastructure planning and project development.

• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proven experience managing projects.
• Strong understanding of inflation and cost drivers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated research skills and experience.
• Ability to think creatively, work independently, and deliver high quality work with minimal oversight.
• Ability to lead teams, synthesize problems, and communicate point of view and analytical results.
• Manage time efficiently while supporting multiple projects in parallel.
• Proven experience in transportation, infrastructure, and related sectors.
• Significant experience using Microsoft Office’s suite of applications and their higher level capabilities.

• Master's Degree in Finance, Planning, Public Policy or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with financial aspects and challenges of energy, water, property and buildings, mining, and other infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of federal and state‑level infrastructure policy and funding.
• Strategic planning experience.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $102,000 – $181,720.
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $102,000 – $170,500.

WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, based upon the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and other qualifications.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.

WSP finds that it will help employees grow in a career and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice to third‑party agencies: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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