What are the responsibilities and job description for the Municipal Research Analyst position at Allspring Global Investments?
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Allspring Global Investment is seeking a Municipal Research Analyst to join the successful and growing Municipal Bond portfolio management team. The Municipal Bond team manages over $40B tax-exempt fixed income assets in various short and long-term duration separate accounts and mutual funds. Investments are made in both investment grade and non-investment grade securities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct primary and secondary market municipal credit research utilizing fundamental credit analysis.
- Surveillance of existing security holdings.
- Daily discussions with portfolio managers regarding the purchase and sale of securities, with an emphasis on the underlying credit fundamentals of issuers.
- Documentation of credit recommendations and rating changes by the major credit rating agencies.
- Analysis of assigned sectors and monitoring of general credit trends in the municipal bond market.
- Identification of relative value opportunities amongst credits and sectors.
- Perform ad-hoc projects/analysis as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3 years of investment research and/or legal experience.
- A BS/BA degree or higher in business, finance, or economics.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and achieve results.
- Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment.
- Ability to work effectively as a team player with ability to support team in achieving group goals.
- Ability to provide unique and differentiated insight for industries under coverage.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Advanced degree to include MBA, Masters in Public Policy, CFA, or J.D.
- Proficiency with Bloomberg and Perform/Creditscope platforms.
- 3 years' experience at a buy-side firm, rating agency, bond insurer, or law firm.
- Broad knowledge of General Obligation and Revenue Bonds.
The firm invites all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. All offers for employment with Allspring are contingent upon the candidate having successfully completed a criminal background check.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
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