Municipal Credit Analyst

** This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, meaning you will need to be able to secure and maintain  work authorization without the need for a written submission by the company to the government agency, or the need for the company to make an entry as the immigration employer of record (e.g., STEM OPT training plan, I-20 Form endorsed for CPT, TN employer, etc.)**#

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**** Overview:
**** As a Municipal Research analyst in the Municipal Fixed Income group, you will be part of a team that manages municipal bond investments for separately managed client accounts and bond funds. You will conduct fundamental credit analysis and relative value assessments on public municipal debt issues to determine suitability for client accounts. You will work closely with the Head of Municipal Research, the Municipal Research Team and Municipal portfolio managers to develop actionable investment ideas within your assigned geographies and sectors.

Complexity of analytical responsibilities will increase commensurate with demonstrated expertise. The successful candidate will be proactive, inquisitive, and team-oriented with a strong interest in the municipal fixed income market.#
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* Primary Responsibilities:

***** Analyze investment grade municipal credits through in-depth fundamental credit analysis.
* Provide timely and insightful credit and relative value opinions on municipal bond investment opportunities.
* Evaluate appropriateness of new investment opportunities for total return and laddered portfolio strategies.
* Provide written credit opinions of issuers, incorporating financial statement analysis, economic/market trends, and sector developments.
* Review offering memoranda for suitability of security structure and bondholder protections.
* Monitor existing portfolio holdings.
* Follow market and policy developments within assigned geographies/sectors.
* Formulate and communicate investment theses within assigned sectors.
* Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
* Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
* Complete other related duties as assigned.#
** Education and Experience
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* Required:

***** Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ industry experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ industry experience.
* Strong quantitative and analytical skills, advanced accounting skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to convey complex credit issues clearly and concisely
* Familiarity with basic artificial intelligence concepts and eagerness to increase proficiency
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
* Collaborative, team-oriented#
**** Education and

Experience Preferred:
**** CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or progressing toward obtaining CFA designation.

Knowledge of Bloomberg and Perform/Credit Scope helpful but not required.

Graduate degree in finance, public administration or related field strongly preferred.#Asset management#Wilmington

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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,000.00 - $ Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.#
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* Location:

** Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one:
** make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve**. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers.

We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.
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