Sr. Director, Municipal Research Analyst

The Sr. Director, Sr. Municipal Research Analyst job is considered a subject matter expert in credit research on municipal bond credit. The Analyst is fluent at analyzing credit quality of muni issuers such as state and local governments, not-for-profit organizations, and other types of muni issuers. Working independently, this job analyzes financial documents, conducts industry and competitive analysis, and prepares reports related to municipal bond credit.

This job contributes to the overall success of Municipal Research team and stays current on industry trends to provide detailed credit analysis and sector views. The job also advises and mentors more junior analysts on municipal credit analysis.

• Conducts and reviews fundamental credit research on complex municipal issuers and develops written and oral reports articulating and supporting credit opinions.
• Conducts and guides sector research and is up to date on sector trends impacting muni credit.
• Conveys credit opinions to the portfolio management teams through written reports and presentations.
• Attends and may speak at industry conferences.
• Conducts site visits as necessary.
• Develops, implements, and enhances research procedures and analytical techniques within the Municipal Research Team.
• Leads and participates in team-wide projects and initiatives.
• Uses and incorporates new technology, data management, and analytical tools to complete municipal research initiatives.
• Collaborates with management on improvements to research and development procedures and techniques, as well as best practices

• University (Degree) Preferred

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Sedentary Work

8IC

• Minimum of 5+ years of municipal credit research experience

• 7+ years of municipal credit research experience
• Master's degree or CFA
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Credit scope and Bloomberg is a plus
• Strong analytical skills. Exceptional problem recognition and resolution skills. Advanced mathematical, financial statement analysis, and accounting skills
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Ability to work within a team, as well as complete projects independently
• Familiarity with Copilot or other AI/generative AI tools to enhance research efficiency and data analysis

Related Skills Accountability, Capital Markets, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Credit Analysis, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Due Diligence, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Muni Acumen, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Research Synthesization, Technical Writing

$146,000/yr - $204,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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