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

Job Description Summary

Perform a variety of trade support tasks such as gathering data, analyzing outcomes, preparing documentation and administering processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Use data management systems to access specific information as and when required.
• Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
• Provide operational support by performing a range of routine activities using existing systems and protocols.
• Ensure treasury/trading activities are carried out efficiently by providing more senior dealers or traders with a wide range of administrative support relating to market transactions. For example, this could include outcome analysis or order execution.

Skills

• Determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making.
• Use document management tools to manage, view, organize, and store documents.
• Create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports.
• Understand and effectively use standard office equipment and standard software packages to support business processes.

Education

High School (HS) (Required)

Work Experience

General Experience - 4 to 6 months

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.