Nationwide
Senior Investment Professional -- Municipal Credit Research
Nationwide, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Senior Investment Professional – Municipal Credit Research
The Senior Investment Professional – Municipal Credit Research role will report directly to the Co‑Lead of Investment Grade Corporate and Municipal Credit Research. You will cover assigned sectors and individual credits within the Investment Grade municipal bond market, working with portfolio managers and traders to recommend municipal securities for Nationwide Investments clients’ portfolios and providing regular surveillance.
Key Responsibilities
Independently completes research and analysis of the most complex issuers and contributes to the team’s overall investment strategy.
Enhances investment processes and standards, mentoring less experienced associates.
Identifies innovative solutions that directly impact investment performance and decision‑making.
Develops forward‑looking scenarios, models relative value, and provides investment recommendations for positioning within assigned sectors.
Communicates analysis and investment theses through written reports, presentations, conversations, and market meetings.
Evaluates changes in economic, regulatory, legislative, and competitive environments that impact valuation and positioning.
Builds relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate analysis of investment opportunities.
Collaborates cross‑functionally to advance clients’ best interests.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree; MBA, MS, or MA in business administration, economics, finance, or CFA preferred.
Experience: 8 to 12 years of related investment experience.
Knowledge and Abilities: Conversant in fixed‑income and equity valuation methodologies; considered an expert Investment Grade Credit Researcher; proficient in Excel; prior Bloomberg experience is a plus; leadership potential; advanced understanding of Credit Research tools and processes; strong written and verbal communication; organized, detail oriented, analytical; collaborative and team‑oriented; decisive judgment.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
Paid time off with a minimum of 18 days for new hires, nine paid holidays, 8 hours Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours Unity Day paid time off.
401(k) with company match.
Company‑paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Key Responsibilities
Independently completes research and analysis of the most complex issuers and contributes to the team’s overall investment strategy.
Enhances investment processes and standards, mentoring less experienced associates.
Identifies innovative solutions that directly impact investment performance and decision‑making.
Develops forward‑looking scenarios, models relative value, and provides investment recommendations for positioning within assigned sectors.
Communicates analysis and investment theses through written reports, presentations, conversations, and market meetings.
Evaluates changes in economic, regulatory, legislative, and competitive environments that impact valuation and positioning.
Builds relationships with internal and external partners to facilitate analysis of investment opportunities.
Collaborates cross‑functionally to advance clients’ best interests.
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree; MBA, MS, or MA in business administration, economics, finance, or CFA preferred.
Experience: 8 to 12 years of related investment experience.
Knowledge and Abilities: Conversant in fixed‑income and equity valuation methodologies; considered an expert Investment Grade Credit Researcher; proficient in Excel; prior Bloomberg experience is a plus; leadership potential; advanced understanding of Credit Research tools and processes; strong written and verbal communication; organized, detail oriented, analytical; collaborative and team‑oriented; decisive judgment.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
Paid time off with a minimum of 18 days for new hires, nine paid holidays, 8 hours Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours Unity Day paid time off.
401(k) with company match.
Company‑paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.
Equal Opportunity Employer Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected, and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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