Sr. Director, Municipal Research Analyst Join to apply for the Sr. Director, Municipal Research Analyst role at Nuveen, a TIAA company Sr. Director, Municipal Research Analyst 6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Sr. Director, Municipal Research Analyst role at Nuveen, a TIAA company Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Nuveen, a TIAA company provided pay range This range is provided by Nuveen, a TIAA company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $105,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/yr The Sr. Director-Municipal Research Analyst job is considered a subject matter expert in credit research on municipal bond credit. The Analyst is fluent at analyzing credit quality of muni issuers such as state and local governments, not-for-profit organizations, and other types of muni issuers. Working independently, this job analyzes financial documents, conducts industry and competitive analysis, and prepares reports related to municipal bond credit. This job contributes to the overall success of Municipal Research team and stays current on industry trends to provide detailed credit analysis and sector views. The job also advises and mentors more junior analysts on municipal credit analysis.

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Key Responsibilities And Duties

Conducts and reviews fundamental credit research on complex municipal issuers and develops written and oral reports articulating and supporting credit opinions. Conducts and guides sector research and is up to date on sector trends impacting muni credit. Conveys credit opinions to the portfolio management teams through written reports and presentations. Attends and may speak at industry conferences. Conducts site visits as necessary. Develops, implements, and enhances research procedures and analytical techniques within the Municipal Research Team. Leads and participates in team-wide projects and initiatives. Uses and incorporates new technology, data management, and analytical tools to complete municipal research initiatives. Collaborates with management on improvements to research and development procedures and techniques, as well as best practices.

Educational Requirements

University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

8IC

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5+ years of municipal credit research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

7+ years of municipal credit research experience Master’s degree or CFA Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Creditscope and Bloomberg is a plus. Computer coding skills and knowledge of Python a plus. Strong analytical skills. Exceptional problem recognition and resolution skills. Advanced mathematical, financial statement analysis, and accounting skills. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Ability to work within a team, as well as complete projects independently.

Related Skills

Accountability, Capital Markets, Collaboration, Communication, Consultative Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Credit Analysis, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Due Diligence, Financial Acumen, Financial Modeling, Financial Statements, Muni Acumen, Public Policy, Quantitative Analysis, Research Synthesization, Technical Writing

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-08-04

Base Pay Range: $105,000/yr - $145,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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Preferred Qualifications:

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