Senior Research Analyst Municipal Credit Strategy Job in New York, New York US
Senior Research Analyst Municipal Credit Strategy
The newly created position is unusual in that it requires surveillance skills as well as the ability to work in a trading environment. The team member will be responsible for surveillance of and reporting on a large and diverse portfolio of municipal high yield credits. In addition, as part of the team of municipal credit strategists, the analyst will help develop our credit trading effort, working with salesman, traders, and institutional investors. The analyst will report to the head of municipal credit strategy. Basic Qualifications: 7+ years capital markets industry experience. Minimum Qualifications: - 10+ years experience in municipal credit - Broad based experience with the lower and non-rated sectors of the municipal market is required - Credit process skills, i.e., the ability to develop and then maintain a surveillance and reporting model on a large and diverse portfolio of municipal credits - Experience analyzing municipal high yield bonds, such as tobacco settlement, not-for profit, CCRC, housing, charter school, and/or corporate-backed credits. - Comfort with working in the open architecture of a trading floor - Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, and database systems - Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients - Proven analytical, communication and presentation skills - Detail oriented with strong database and reporting skills and enjoys working in a team environment - Able to work with little direct supervision - Clearly demonstrate analytical ability with municipal transactions - Existing and positive relationships with issuers and market professionals across municipal securities industry Preferred Skills: - 10 years Risk Management experience - Buy or sell side experience - An energetic self-starter