Investment Analyst

• Assist in fundamental credit research to evaluate investment opportunities and monitor existing municipal bond holdings
• Analyze issuer financial statements, budgets, news alerts, economic trends, and political and public policy developments across municipal sectors
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models and analytical tools assessing credit quality and relative value
• Conduct independent research on emerging credit themes, market developments, and investment opportunities
• Participate in issuer meetings, industry conferences, rating agency discussions, and investor calls
• Assist in preparing investment recommendations, credit opinions, and presentations for portfolio managers and stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve research processes, data management, analytical frameworks, and workflow efficiency through AI and workflow automation
• Collaborate with analysts across sectors and contribute to broader Public Credit Research initiatives
• Network with issuers, rating agency analysts, and sell-side professionals in the municipal bond market

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Government or a related field
• 0-2+ years of relevant experience in credit research, fixed income investing, public finance, government, or economic research
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in investing, public policy, financial analysis, and economics
• Ability to synthesize information from across disciplines
• Understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, and financial modeling
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with AI and workflow automation applications such as CoPilot, Visual Studio Code, and Power Automate is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Self-starter who takes ownership of projects and pursues opportunities with limited direction
• Team-oriented and able to contribute positively to an intellectually rigorous investment environment
• Progress toward or willingness to pursue the CFA designation is a plus
• Required to affirm to HIMCO’s Code of Ethics and comply with disclosure of accounts, holdings, and pre-clearance of trades
• Covered Associates must disclose political contributions given within the past 2 calendar years

Demonstrates strong analytical and quantitative skills in credit research and financial modeling, with a solid understanding of financial statements and public finance. Capable of synthesizing complex information and collaborating effectively in a team-oriented investment environment.