Associate Investment Research Analyst – Municipal Bonds
About The Position
We have a great opportunity to join our fixed income investment team as an Associate Municipal Bond Research Analyst. Candidates must have an understanding of the US municipal bond market and be able to analyze a wide breadth of municipal credit sectors. Successful candidates will leverage robust quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to compile and communicate research that informs investment decisions for a variety of tax-exempt bond strategies. We work in a collaborative environment, but this role requires the candidate to work independently on a high volume of investment opportunities with efficiency. This role directly impacts our portfolios and the work you do will influence trades in the millions of dollars on a regular basis.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of municipal bond or other relevant experience
- BA or BS degree that demonstrates intellectual ability and rigor
- A comfort level with quantitative tools and analytics or developing advanced quantitative skills
- Established and demonstrated work ethic and willingness to invest in their careers
- Strong organizational skills coupled with an ability to take initiative and work independently
- Proficient in Excel, Python/R, VBA or the equivalent.
- Basic understanding in SQL and other programming languages.
- The ability to integrate and function effectively on a team that places clients first and is dedicated to sustaining excellence.
Responsibilities
- Utilize data analytics, news aggregation, and other tools to monitor high quality credits across a variety of municipal bond sectors
- Complete more thorough reviews of flagged credits, putting key datapoints in context and elevating to senior analysts as necessary
- Maintain and enhance the muni analytics platform to drive efficiency and further our research analytics strategy
- Help maintain integrity of the municipal credit management system (Investortools – CreditScope) data
- Over time, a successful candidate will learn to think like a fixed income investor, assuming more responsibility for making and communicating internal rating/recommendation changes and contributing to team discussions focused on sector trends, key topics, and investment opportunities
Benefits
- vacation time
- sick time
- 401(k)
- health, dental and life insurances
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
