Senior Municipal Credit Analyst

Invesco • Downers Grove, IL

287d • $150,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Senior Credit Analyst (Analyst) will perform fundamental credit analysis on issuers in the municipal bond market. Primary responsibilities include the development of fundamental credit opinions, assigning internal credit ratings, and establishing credit outlooks for individual municipal borrowers. The Analyst will also be responsible for monitoring specific legislative, regulatory, economic, and fiscal developments related to the municipal market, and is expected to actively communicate investment opinions and other risk assessments to the broader investment team. Coverage responsibilities would ideally reflect the strengths and professional background of the candidate.

Requirements

• At least 8-10 years of related work experience in fixed-income credit analysis with municipal credit analysis strongly preferred
• Ability to cooperate in a team environment
• Excellent analytical skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to make decisions and recommendations despite incomplete information, sometimes under stressful conditions
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals
• Open minded, flexible and willing to listen for other people's opinions
• Must exhibit appropriate software knowledge of Windows-based applications, with expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Bloomberg a plus

Nice To Haves

• A Master's degree and/or CFA designation is preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify, assume and manage credit risks and work effectively with investment team members
• Analyze multiple sectors and issuers within the municipal bond market
• Produce well researched, concise reports for investment professionals
• Maintain appropriate and required documentation in database supporting internal credit opinions
• Actively recommend changes to issuer-specific credit ratings and outlooks
• Communicate credit opinions effectively and efficiently with the broader investment team
• Develop and strengthen relationships with underwriters, sell-side research, credit rating agencies, professionals of municipal bond issuers and industry organizations
• Perform due diligence site visits and attend industry conferences as appropriate
• Mentor junior analysts

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Parental Leave benefits
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree