Investment Analyst

JOB OPENING #: 8917

POSITION TITLE: INVESTMENT ANALYST

DEPARTMENT: INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics or related field with a solid foundation in finance and accounting required
• Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, public policy or related field, a plus
• CFA or progress towards CFA designation, a plus
• Prior internship or work experience in an investment-related field, preferred; prior municipal credit analysis experience, a plus
• Understanding of how macroeconomic and policy factors affect investment opportunities preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial statement analysis required
• Excellent research and analytical skills required
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word & related applications, required
• Solid written and oral presentation skills required
• High level of academic achievement required

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Conduct fundamental, in-depth municipal credit analysis to assess credit quality and to make investment recommendations for municipal bond portfolios.
• Provide and maintain internal credit assessments and develop municipal sector expertise to assist in portfolio management decisions.
• Participate in and present at municipal credit and sector tactical meetings with portfolio managers, traders and other analysts.
• Maintain on-going, frequent communications with portfolio managers, analysts and traders.
• Develop and maintain working rapport with external industry sources, as needed, to support credit analysis responsibilities and investment decision making.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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HOURS/LOCATION:

• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Overtime as required)
• Federated Investors Tower – Twenty Fifth floor
• Hybrid work schedule

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

• Ability to work as a contributing member of a team
• Excellent work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to multitask
• Occasional travel may be required

COMMENCEMENT DATE: 10/09/2023

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

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