Municipal Credit Analyst
Municipal Credit Analyst
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$ 115000 - 145000
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About Us
American Century Investments is a leading global asset manager with over 65 years of experience helping a broad base of clients achieve their financial goals. Our expertise spans global equities and fixed income multi-asset strategies ETFs and private investments.
Privately controlled and independent we focus solely on investment management. But theres an unexpected side to us too. We direct over 40% of our profits every yearmore than $2 billion since 2000to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research. Our ongoing financial support drives the Institutes breakthrough work and mission of defeating life-threatening diseases like cancer and Alzheimers. So the better we do for our clients the more we can do for everyone.
All 1400 of us across the globe are inspired every day by the unique difference our hard work can make in so many lives. It shows in the curiosity we bring to every initiative the deep relationships we build with our clients and the way we treat each other in the hallway. If youre excited to learn more about us we cant wait to learn more about you.
Role Summary
American Century Investments is looking to add a Municipal Credit Analyst to the Municipal Markets Team in Santa Clara California. As Municipal Credit Analyst you will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis on a variety of municipal bond sectors and issuers in both the HY and IG space. The analyst will collaborate with other analysts and portfolio managers to provide insights and recommendations for the various investment strategies.
This hybrid position will be based out of our Santa Clara CA office.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Conduct fundamental financial market and macro research in conjunction with assessing bonds from a variety of issuers and industries within the municipal bond universe.
- Conduct sector-oriented research in specific areas of coverage and financial analysis of municipal bonds across the ratings spectrum.
- Analyze economic financial and industry trends financial statements legal documents and other relevant materials to assess creditworthiness and investment potential and proactively communicate your outlook with other analysts portfolio managers and other investment professionals.
- Collaborate with other analysts and portfolio managers to provide insights and recommendations for investment strategies.
- Monitor market trends economic indicators and regulatory changes that may impact the municipal bond market.
- Communicate investment research through verbal and written form. Produce written credit reports and provide regular surveillance.
- Participate in meetings with issuers rating agencies and other market participants.
What You Bring to the Team (Required)
- Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Law or a related field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant municipal credit research experience from a buy-side sell-side bond insurance or rating agency.
- Legal background with experience in analyzing legal documents and regulatory frameworks.
- Superior research skills and the drive to distil develop and share value-additive investment insights from multiple angles.
- Proficiency with technology and can utilize investment platforms (Bloomberg Perform CreditScope FactSet) as well as with Excel and/or programming languages (e.g. Python) to develop and maintain analytical models and tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the global fixed-income team.
- Excellent analytical quantitative and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused Courageous and Accountable Collaborative Curious and Adaptable Competitively Driven.
Additional Assets (Preferred)
- MBA and/or CFA desired but not required.
The above statements are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
- Generous PTO and competitive benefits
- 401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
- Tuition reimbursement formal mentorship program live and online learning
Learn more about our benefits and perks.
For New York and California based candidates the salary range for this role is $115000.00 - $145000.00. Actual offers are based on various factors including but not limited to a candidates location skills experience and relevant education and/or training. This position is eligible for cash incentive providing the potential to earn more.
Employees are required to be in the office on a scheduled frequency. Adherence to this schedule is essential to fulfilling the expectations of the role.
American Century Investments is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. As such American Century strives to provide a reasonable accommodation to any qualified individual under the ADA to perform essential job functions.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to join us on our mission. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process please send a request to All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
American Century Investments believes all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity and advancement opportunities without regard to race religious creed color sex national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status gender gender identity gender expression age for individuals forty years of age and older military and veteran status sexual orientation and any other basis protected by applicable federal state and local laws. ACI does not discriminate or adopt any policy that discriminates against an individual or any group of individuals on any of these bases.
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