Underwriting Assistant - Fixed Income Municipal Department

Position: Underwriting Assistant - Fixed Income Municipal Department (New York City)
Essential Duties and 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, Bid Comp, and NIIDs.

- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

- Raymond James' organizational structure, policies, mission, and strategies.

- Standard securities industry practices and procedures.

- Fixed Income concepts, practices, and operations.

- Principles of banking, finance, and securities operations.

- Financial markets and related products.

Skill in:

- Understanding municipal regulatory and compliance requirements.

- Analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting financial documents and data.

- Identifying relationships, drawing logical conclusions, and presenting results clearly.

- Delivering high-level customer service to internal sales teams and bankers, including timely communication and effective time management.

- Using standard office tools and software, including Microsoft Office and Access databases.

Ability to:

- Read, interpret, analyze, and apply information from industry data.

- Manage multiple detailed tasks under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

- Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively across all organizational levels.

- Maintain attention to detail while understanding broader objectives.

- Work both independently and collaboratively.

- Present a professional and positive demeanor.

- Convey information effectively through formal reports and informal communication.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree (preferred), or

- 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.

Licenses and Certifications

- None required at hire.

- Series 52 and Series 63 expected within 1 year.