Investment Underwriter
What Does it Take to Be an Investment Underwriter?
Position Description: Manage communications or negotiations between corporate issuers of securities and clients regarding private equity investments. Underwrite the issuance of securities to provide capital for client growth. Negotiate and structure the terms of mergers or acquisitions.
Job Duties
- Assess companies as investments for clients by examining company facilities.
- Structure marketing campaigns to find buyers for new securities.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
- Create client presentations of plan details.
- Arrange financing of deals from sources such as financial institutions, agencies, or public or private companies.
- Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to identify or recommend remedies.
Tools Used
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Web browser software
- Email software
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Bloomberg Professional
- Moody’s KMV CreditEdge
Salary
Investment Underwriters make between $38,030 and $123,360 a year.
Highest salaries are found in District of Columbia, Virginia, or Illinois.