Associate Municipal Research Analyst

Summary

The Associate Municipal Research Analyst will be responsible for comprehensive credit analysis in all sectors of the investment grade municipal market.

Responsibilities

• Review primary and secondary market offerings to determine credit quality with accompanying detailed written and spreadsheet analysis.
• Perform ongoing surveillance on current holdings.
• Monitor credit and sector trends for existing holdings.
• Clear oral and written presentation skills.
• Discuss credit risk and attributes with portfolio managers.
• Work with traders to optimize execution of trades.
• Participate in team special projects and contribute to enhancements of the research process and database.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and other periodic reports in support of research team meetings and functions.
• Write and execute queries from the research database.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1 - 4 years municipal bond credit analysis
• Bachelor’s degree required
• CFA or progress towards CFA preferred
• Experience with broad array of sectors preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, and CreditScope
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Capable of working in self-directed manner as well as a team player
  
  

This role is based in our Boston office on a hybrid schedule - 4 days per week in-office, 1 day per week remote.

GW&K Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.