Overview:

The Analyst will be a member of a team that manages municipal bond investments for client accounts. The Analyst will conduct fundamental credit analysis and relative value assessments on public municipal debt issues to determine suitability for client accounts. The Analyst will work closely with the Head of Municipal Research, the Municipal Research Team and Municipal portfolio managers to develop actionable investment ideas within the Analyst's assigned geographies and sectors. Complexity of analytical responsibilities will increase commensurate with demonstrated expertise. The successful candidate will be proactive, inquisitive, and team-oriented with a strong interest in the municipal fixed income market.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze investment grade municipal credits through in-depth fundamental credit analysis
• Provide timely and insightful credit and relative value opinions on municipal bond investment opportunities to portfolio managers
• Evaluate appropriateness of new investment opportunities for total return and laddered portfolio strategies
• Provide written credit opinions of issuers, incorporating financial statement analysis, economic/market trends, and sector developments
• Review offering memoranda for suitability of bondholder protections
• Monitor existing portfolio holdings
• Follow market and policy developments within assigned geographies/sectors
• Formulate and communicate investment theses within assigned sectors
• Work closely with all members of the fixed income team
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. 
• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ industry experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ industry experience

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to convey complex credit issues clearly and concisely 
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive 
• Collaborative, team-oriented

Education and Experience Preferred:

• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or progressing toward obtaining CFA designation
• Knowledge of Bloomberg and Perform/CreditScope helpful but not required

#Asset Management

#Wilmington Trust

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $87,073.45 - $145,122.42 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location:

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America