Municipal Bond Credit Analyst

seic; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SEI is seeking a Municipal Bond Credit Analyst to join the Fixed Income Team. You will conduct independent fundamental credit research across municipal bonds, with focus on investment-grade credits and select high-yield opportunities where appropriate.

You will develop credit opinions, internal ratings, investment theses, and actionable insights that inform security selection, portfolio construction, and risk management, while collaborating with portfolio managers and senior leaders to translate

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Municipal Sector experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in work experience and financial certifications preferred.
• Curious, independent thinker, competitive and asks why.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fundamental credit analysis of municipal issuers and securities.
• Evaluate new-issue and secondary-market bonds; develop buy/hold/sell/underweight recommendations.
• Establish and maintain internal credit ratings, outlooks and investment theses.
• Analyze audited financial statements, budgets, revenue trends, debt profiles and liabilities.
• Assess developments affecting issuers and sectors; perform downside analysis and scenario testing.

Skills

Municipal sector experience

Independent thinker

Team player

Passion for markets

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

SEI is looking to add a Municipal Bond Credit Analyst as a member of the Fixed Income Team responsible for conducting independent fundamental credit research across the municipal bond market.

The role will focus primarily on investment-grade municipal credits, with selective coverage of high-yield and non-rated municipal opportunities where appropriate. The Analyst will develop independent credit opinions, internal ratings, investment recommendations, and relative value assessments that inform security selection, portfolio construction, and risk management.

This role combines in-depth municipal-sector research with close collaboration across the asset management team, including portfolio managers and senior leaders. The successful candidate will translate issuer-level analysis into timely, actionable investment insights and communicate them clearly through written research, investment discussions , and portfolio reviews.

What you will do:

• Conduct thorough fundamental credit analysis of municipal issuers, obligors and securities across assigned sectors.
• Evaluate new-issue and secondary-market municipal bonds and develop clear buy, hold, sell, underweight or watchlist recommendations.
• Establish and maintain independent internal credit ratings, outlooks and investment theses.
• Analyze audited financial statements, budgets, operating performance, revenue trends, debt profiles, capital plans, liquidity, leverage, debt-service coverage, pension and other long-term liabilities.
• Assess economic, demographic, political, regulatory and policy developments affecting individual issuers and municipal sectors.
• Perform downside analysis and scenario testing where appropriate, including sensitivity to revenue stress, rising costs, refinancing pressure, changes in federal or state support and adverse sector developments.

What we need from you:

• A minimum of 7 years' experience in the Municipal Sector and a demonstrated passion for asset management
• A Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in work experience and financial certifications are preferred
• A curious nature, independent thinker, competitive and someone that asks why.
• Passion for markets
• Team player

SEI's competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

• Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)-for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

The position title reflected in this job description is aligned with SEI's current internal job architecture. As part of SEI's role and career framework, internal job titles may not directly correspond to external market titles and may differ from titles previously assigned during an employee's tenure or at the time of hire.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more...

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we're (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.

SEI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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