• Municipal Syndicate Operations Analyst

    Huntington National Bank (Columbus, OH)


    Description

    The Municipal Syndicate Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting municipal competitive and negotiated underwriting deal processing, execution, and settlement. The ideal candidate will work closely with all members of the internal deal team including underwriters, investment bankers, sales and operations, as well as external partners including bond counsel, municipal advisors, and syndicate members to ensure timely, accurate and compliant execution of transactions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the municipal securities business. Additionally, you may participate in special projects to drive process improvement.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Support day- to-day operations of the institutional municipal underwriting desk. Duties include, but are not limited to:

     

    + Setup new issue information into Deals Database and Ipreo Municipal Bookbuild

    + Order CUSIPs for competitive and negotiated deals

    + Ensure accuracy of deal data and ticket information in Ipreo, Bloomberg, and Deals Database

    + Communicate pre-sale good faith notification emails to internal partners. Coordinate good faith and closing wires

    + Review deal file checklist for all transactions and prepare deal files for closure

    + Process MSRB G-11 Syndicate Settlements

    + Process Private Placements settlements

    + Assists in the reviewing of official statements, bond purchase agreements, issue price certificates and closing memos as needed

    + Distributing offering material for competitive and negotiated offerings

    + Assist with recordkeeping, revenue t racking, and expenses for all transactions

    + Work with sales and trading desk to ensure smooth execution of transactions including interacting with operations

    + Maintain adherence to firm policies and procedures

    + Conduct continuing disclosure lookbacks on Issuers for negotiated or competitive underwritings

    + Complete Form G-32 Filings

    + Assist with Risk and Audit requests and inquiries

    + Provide administrative support, as needed

    Basic Qualifications:

    + 5 or more years municipal underwriting operations, fixed income operations, or similar broker dealer operations experience

    + Bachelors Degree

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + FINRA Series 52 current or Series 7 prior to 11- 2011 or willing to obtain the 52 within 6 months of employment

    + Experience in fixed income securities

    + Proficient with Bloomberg TOMS and Ipreo Municipal Bookrunning systems

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; adaptive to change

    + Ability to create and foster strong partnerships with internal and external business partners

    + Detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

    + Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify issues and assist with resolution.

    + Strong written and verbal communication

    + Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products Office products ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint )

    + Experience managing new issues across asset classes, with a focus on Municipal securities

     

    Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

     

    Yes

    Workplace Type:

    Office

     

    Our Approach to Office Workplace Type

     

    Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

    Compensation Range:

    70,000.00 - 140,000.00 Annual

     

    The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.  Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan.  In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

     

    Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

    Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.

     

    Note to Agency Recruiters: Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.