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HJ Sims · 1 day ago

Assistant Municipal Underwriter

Fairfield County, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

HJ Sims is seeking an Assistant Municipal Underwriter to join their team. The role involves coordinating all facets of the bond underwriting process and requires interaction with various stakeholders in the municipal finance sector.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

Hiring Manager

Lauren Finkbeiner

Responsibilities

Review internal transaction calendar with all new issue information, prepare pricing schedules, identify comparable deals and develop a pricing strategy for new issue engagements

Participate on conference calls, meetings and Public Finance interviews for new business opportunities, primarily high yield in nature

Interact daily with HJ Sims’ bankers to discuss market conditions, pricing tactics, investor preferences and to strategize on new business development

Account for and maintain syndicate balances along with orders and indications of interest for new issues

Utilize Bloomberg functions regarding deal distribution, pricing and messaging

Facilitate the process for effectively disseminating comprehensive information regarding new issue scales, pricing, balances, CUSIPS and trade execution

Coordinate with Compliance to ensure all deal information is accurately updated for daily distribution of reports to multiple departments

Proactive and dynamic attitude along with excellent communication and presentation skills, as this role requires interaction and business development with a wide range of stakeholders including banking, sales, trading, issuers, investors and internal stakeholders

Demonstrates the ability and desire to build and develop skill set and add value to team

Ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge in municipal credit and finance

Strong understanding of municipal market dynamics

Qualification

Municipal credit knowledgeMunicipal market dynamicsBloomberg functionsFINRA SIE certificationSeries 7Series 63Multi-tasking abilityCommunication skillsPresentation skillsTeam collaboration