Sr. Director, Municipal Research Analyst

TIAA; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 146.000 - 204.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nuveen, a global investment leader and parent company of TIAA, seeks a Sr. Director, Sr. Municipal Research Analyst in Chicago to lead fundamental credit research on municipal issuers, including state and local governments and not-for-profits.

You will analyze financial documents, develop sector views, mentor junior analysts, and present findings to portfolio teams, conferences, and internal stakeholders. Strong Excel, Bloomberg and Creditscope skills are valued.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5+ years of municipal credit research experience.
• Master's degree or CFA preferred.
• Advanced Excel, Bloomberg, Creditscope knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong team collaboration.

Aufgaben

• Conducts and reviews fundamental credit research on complex municipal issuers and writes reports.
• Guides sector research and tracks trends impacting muni credit.
• Conveys credit opinions to portfolio management teams via reports and presentations.
• Speaks at industry conferences and conducts site visits as needed.
• Mentors junior analysts in municipal credit analysis.

Kenntnisse

Municipal credit research

Excel

Financial modeling

Bloomberg

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

University degree

Master's degree or CFA

Tools

Excel

Creditscope

Bloomberg

Jobbeschreibung

Sr. Director, Sr. Municipal Research Analyst

The Sr. Director, Sr. 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.

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
• 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
• Familiarity with Copilot or other AI/generative AI tools to enhance research efficiency and data analysis

Related SkillsAccountability, 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

2026-10-24

Base Pay Range

$146,000/yr - $204,000/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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Company Overview

Nuveen is a global investment leader, managing public and private assets for clients around the world and on behalf of TIAA, our parent company and one of the world’s largest institutional investors. We invest in the growth of businesses, real estate, infrastructure and natural capital, providing clients with the reliability, access and foresight unique to our heritage. Our prevailing perspective on the future drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our business to the changing needs of investors - all to pursue lasting performance