Underwriting Assistant – Fixed Income Municipal Department

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• None required at hire.
• Series 52 and Series 63 expected within 1 year.