Underwriting Assistant – Fixed Income Municipal Department (New York City)

Raymond James•New York, NY

3d•$55,000 - $119,995

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Underwriting Assistant supports the municipal underwriting team at Raymond James Financial by coordinating, reviewing, and executing processes associated with competitive and negotiated municipal bond transactions. Responsibilities include reviewing preliminary official statements for accuracy and completeness, processing new issue pricings, and submitting regulatory filings. The role requires frequent interaction with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify, research, and resolve issues efficiently. The Underwriting Assistant also contributes to ongoing process improvements and enhancements to internal controls.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Raymond James’ organizational structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
Knowledge of: Standard securities industry practices and procedures.
Knowledge of: Fixed Income concepts, practices, and operations.
Knowledge of: Principles of banking, finance, and securities operations.
Knowledge of: Financial markets and related products.
Skill in: Understanding municipal regulatory and compliance requirements.
Skill in: Analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting financial documents and data.
Skill in: Identifying relationships, drawing logical conclusions, and presenting results clearly.
Skill in: Delivering high-level customer service to internal sales teams and bankers, including timely communication and effective time management.
Skill in: Using standard office tools and software, including Microsoft Office and Access databases.
Ability to: Read, interpret, analyze, and apply information from industry data.
Ability to: Manage multiple detailed tasks under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to: Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively across all organizational levels.
Ability to: Maintain attention to detail while understanding broader objectives.
Ability to: Work both independently and collaboratively.
Ability to: Present a professional and positive demeanor.
Ability to: Convey information effectively through formal reports and informal communication.
High school diploma with a minimum of five years of administrative or operations support experience (Financial Services industry preferred), or
Equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training approved by HR.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform all operational and administrative functions related to managed and/or syndicated negotiated and competitive municipal underwritings.
Update transaction information in various internal and external systems.
Work with FI associates to maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
Track rates and pricing adjustments; communicate changes to the sales force.
Provide data and support to bankers for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Post-Sale Analyses.
Keep syndicate members informed regarding pricing, allotments, and regulatory reporting for managed deals.
Utilize third-party systems such as Bloomberg, Ipreo, BidComp, and NIIDs.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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