Underwriting Assistant – Fixed Income Municipal Department (New York City)

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Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Underwriting Assistant supports the municipal underwriting team at Raymond James Financial by coordinating, reviewing, and executing processes associated with competitive and negotiated municipal bond transactions. Responsibilities include reviewing preliminary official statements for accuracy and completeness, processing new issue pricings, and submitting regulatory filings. The role requires frequent interaction with internal stakeholders and external partners to identify, research, and resolve issues efficiently. The Underwriting Assistant also contributes to ongoing process improvements and enhancements to internal controls.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform all operational and administrative functions related to managed and/or syndicated negotiated and competitive municipal underwritings.
  • Update transaction information in various internal and external systems.
  • Work with FI associates to maintain strong internal and external client relationships.
  • Track rates and pricing adjustments; communicate changes to the sales force.
  • Provide data and support to bankers for Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Post-Sale Analyses.
  • Keep syndicate members informed regarding pricing, allotments, and regulatory reporting for managed deals.
  • Utilize third-party systems such as Bloomberg, Ipreo, BidComp, and NIIDs.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Raymond James’ organizational structure, policies, mission, and strategies.
  • Standard securities industry practices and procedures.
  • Fixed Income concepts, practices, and operations.
  • Principles of banking, finance, and securities operations.
  • Financial markets and related products.

Skill in:

  • Understanding municipal regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting financial documents and data.
  • Identifying relationships, drawing logical conclusions, and presenting results clearly.
  • Delivering high-level customer service to internal sales teams and bankers, including timely communication and effective time management.
  • Using standard office tools and software, including Microsoft Office and Access databases.

Ability to:

  • Read, interpret, analyze, and apply information from industry data.
  • Manage multiple detailed tasks under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively across all organizational levels.
  • Maintain attention to detail while understanding broader objectives.
  • Work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Present a professional and positive demeanor.
  • Convey information effectively through formal reports and informal communication.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferred), or
  • High school diploma with a minimum of five years of administrative or operations support experience (Financial Services industry preferred), or
  • Equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training approved by HR.

Licenses and Certifications

  • None required at hire.
  • Series 52 and Series 63 expected within 1 year.

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 3 to 6 years

Certifications

Securities Industry Essentials Exam (SIE) - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Salary Range

$55,000.00-$119,995.20

Travel

Workstyle

Resident

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view.

We expect our associates at all levels to:
  • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
  • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
  • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
  • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
  • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.

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