Corporate Credit Analyst & Municipal Credit Analyst

Corporate Credit Analyst & Municipal Credit Analyst

New York, NY

Ramirez Asset Management (RAM) is seeking a Corporate Credit Analyst and a Municipal Credit Analyst each with between 1-3 years of prior experience.  Each role requires performing fundamental and market research on corporate bond issuers or municipal bond issuers and issues, along with related credit monitoring functions, and assisting Portfolio Managers.  Research is both qualitative and quantitative in nature. Work product includes written reports, statistical analysis, and assisting in periodic reporting to clients.

Credit Analyst Responsibilities

• Analyze corporate credits throughout the corporate bond universe
• Make investment recommendations and monitor corporate credits held in client portfolios

Municipal Analyst Responsibilities

• Analyze municipal credits throughout the credit spectrum in multiple sectors
• Interpret market and policy developments and impact on trading book and retail accounts
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Common Responsibilities

• Promptly respond to internal and external requests for information
• Attend client review or prospect meetings as needed
• Perform other duties & responsibilities as required

Common Qualifications

• Bachelor degree with a focus on finance and economics
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Bloomberg skills, and CreditScope skills
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a credit analyst or relevant investment experience
• Basic knowledge of fixed income securities, economics, public finance,  financial statement analysis, and the market for corporate bonds
• A demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• A strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to reason
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Ramirez Asset Management (“RAM”) specializes in fixed income asset management and provides investment advisory services to institutional investors. Our current offerings include 9 investment composites with fully customizable strategies ranging from cash management out to long duration. We believe in the importance of establishing long-term client relationships while striving to deliver consistent and superior long-term investment results.  http://www.ramirezam.com/

Contact

christine.long@ramirezco.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws. In keeping with this commitment, we will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, sexual orientation, military status, or status as a special disabled or Vietnam era veteran.