What are the responsibilities and job description for the Underwriting Assistant position at Baird?
We are seeking a detailed oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at multi-tasking to join our Municipal Underwriting desk as an Underwriting Specialist. The candidate will support all functions of the institutional municipal underwriting desk on competitive offerings and operational tasks with respect to the desks day-to-day functions.
As an Underwriting Specialist you will :
- Work closely with Municipal Underwriters to help ensure the best execution of new competitive Municipal Bond issues.
- Support Competitive Underwriters with respect to their day-to-day operations.
- Complete time sensitive day of purchase activities including ordering CUSIPs, communicating with Municipal Advisor / Bond Counsel, correspond with Treasury department, etc.
- Reviews closing documents to ensure accuracy.
- Process deal related invoices.
- Prepare and finalize deal files in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Works alongside our compliance group to ensure the Underwriting desk's day-to-day operations are compliant with Baird and Industry procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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