High Yield Municipal Credit Analyst recruitment
Position Description:
The Company
Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of America's oldest investment management firms. The company is headquartered in Boston with ten affiliate offices in the United States and around the world. With approximately $647 billion in assets under management, Wellington Management Company, LLP manages US, international and global equity, fixed income and multi-asset portfolios for institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in 43 countries.
Position
Wellington's Municipal and Crossover portfolios have grown significantly over the last several years and the firm seeks a Municipal Credit Analyst with significant High Yield (HY) Municipal experience. The HY Municipal Analyst will work as part of a small team to manage this increasingly important book of business. Significant growth opportunities exist, both within the current product range and through product line extensions.
Responsibilities
This individual will participate in the municipal and crossover process in several ways. Primary responsibility will be for analytical coverage of High Yield Municipal bonds. Other responsibilities will include:
•Perform credit analysis as required by workflow
•Manage and perform timely surveillance of existing and new sector holdings
•Participate actively in the establishment of portfolio strategy with the Municipal and Crossover Strategy Group
•Interface with perspective and existing clients
Qualifications
•7 plus years in the municipal industry, primarily as a High Yield Credit Analyst
•Experience in Senior Living (CCRC) and Land Development sectors.
•Disciplined, rigorous analytical process
•Demonstrated ability to make investment recommendations that are communicated with strong conviction
•Strong communication skills - both written and oral
•Ability to work well in a small team environment, taking on additional responsibilities as required
•MBA and/or is a CFA strongly desired