Underwriting Assistant – Fixed Income Municipal Department

Position: Underwriting Assistant – Fixed Income Municipal Department (New York City)
Location: New York

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New York, New York - United Statestime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition :
R-0008779
** Job Description Summary
** Under general supervision, the Underwriting Assistant supports the municipal underwriting team at Raymond James Financial by coordinating, reviewing, and executing processes associated with competitive and negotiated municipal bond transactions. Responsibilities include reviewing preliminary official statements for accuracy and completeness, processing new issue pricings, and submitting regulatory filings. The role requires frequent interaction with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify, research, and resolve issues efficiently.

The Underwriting Assistant also contributes to ongoing process improvements and enhancements to internal controls.
** Job Description
** 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.
** Education
* * High School (HS) (Required)
** Work Experience
** General Experience - 3 to 6 years
** Certifications
* * Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)
** Salary Range**$55,000.00-$
** Travel
* *** Workstyle
* * Resident At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.
We expect our associates at all levels to:  
• Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same  
• Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes  
• Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind  
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