Municipal Senior Investment Analyst (Public Corporate Bonds)

Mutual of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contribution

Work-life balance with vacation and personal time

Job summary

Mutual of Omaha is seeking an Investment Analyst to join their high-performing Public Corporate Bond team in Omaha. This role involves conducting credit analysis and influencing investment decisions within a $12B asset program.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-7 years of experience in municipal credit analysis. The position offers a salary range between $75,000 - $115,000 plus an annual bonus, along with comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in municipal credit analysis, trading, or related fixed income.
• Foundational understanding of fixed income markets and financial statement analysis.
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth credit analysis across municipal issuers.
• Analyze new issue and secondary market opportunities.
• Monitor portfolio credits for developments impacting credit quality.
• Develop and maintain credit memos and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business

Job description

Join a high-performing Public Corporate Bond team managing over $12B in assets as part of a broader $50B+ investment portfolio. This role focuses on municipal and government-related credit analysis, offering the opportunity to influence investment decisions and build deep sector expertise.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Estimated Salary (Levels have variable responsibilities and qualifications)
  • Investment Analyst: $75,000-$95,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
  • Senior Investment Analyst: $95,000-$115,000, plus annual bonus opportunity.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Work-life balance with vacation, personal time and paid holidays. See our benefits and perks page for details.
• Applicants for this position must not now, nor at any point in the future, require sponsorship for employment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Conduct in-depth credit analysis across municipal issuers and government-related taxable sectors (e.g. private public partnerships) to develop Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations.
• Analyze new issue and secondary market opportunities, contributing to portfolio strategy and positioning.
• Monitor portfolio credits for meaningful developments impacting credit quality, internal ratings, or valuations.
• Develop and maintain credit memos, documentation, and sector expertise to support investment decisions and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, sell-side analysts, rating agencies, and industry experts to enhance market insights.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in municipal credit analysis, research, trading, or related fixed income disciplines.
• Foundational understanding of fixed income markets and financial statement analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
• You promote a collaborative culture, value different ideas and opinions, and listen courageously, remaining curious in all that you do.
• Able to work at our office located in Omaha, NE, in a hybrid environment.

PREFERRED:

• Advanced degree (MBA or similar) and/or progress toward or completion of the CFA program.
• We value unique experience, skills, and passion for innovation. If your experience aligns with the listed requirements, please apply!

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