Municipal Analyst/Trader at Virtus

Los Angeles, California, United States

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$115,000 – $155,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Investment Management, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Finance/Marketing) preferred
5-7 years of work experience in the financial services industry, specifically investment/asset management
Strong writing and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Analytical skills and the ability to conduct thorough research
Proactive approach to accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines and respond to requests promptly
Teamwork skills – ability to collaborate effectively
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and quantitative skills

Responsibilities

Perform fundamental credit analysis on municipal bonds across various sectors
Monitor existing holdings and recommend adjustments based on analysis
Trade taxable and municipal fixed income securities
Monitor developments affecting the municipal market (legislation, rating agency views, court cases)
Provide support to marketing, compliance, and operations teams as needed
Contribute to special projects as assigned
Analyze municipal bond credits in trading situations
Contribute to asset allocation discussions

Skills

Credit Analysis

Municipal Bonds

Fixed Income Trading

Portfolio Surveillance

Excel

PowerPoint

Quantitative Analysis

Market Monitoring

Research

Virtus

Insurance brokerage specializing in customized solutions

About Virtus

Virtus Insurance provides tailored insurance solutions for businesses, focusing on the commercial insurance market. The company offers customized strategies for managing property and casualty insurance as well as employee benefits. By employing experienced consultants, Virtus Insurance assesses clients' specific needs and areas of exposure to deliver effective solutions. Unlike many competitors, Virtus emphasizes building strong, long-term relationships with clients, allowing for ongoing support and adaptation of insurance strategies. The Property and Casualty Unit is known for its meticulous risk assessment, while the Employee Benefits Unit focuses on creative, data-driven strategies to enhance employee benefits. The goal of Virtus Insurance is to reduce risk and save money for its clients through personalized service and expertise.

Overland Park, KansasHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

SECONDARY_PRIVATECompany Stage

Consulting, Financial ServicesIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Hybrid Work Options

Risks

Competition from InsurTech startups may erode Virtus's market share.

Rising interest rates could affect insurance product pricing.

Stricter data privacy regulations may increase compliance costs for Virtus.

Differentiation

Virtus offers highly customized insurance strategies tailored to client needs.

The company focuses on building strong, long-term client relationships.

Virtus employs experienced consultants for precise risk assessment and innovative solutions.

Upsides

Growing demand for cyber insurance presents new expansion opportunities for Virtus.

AI-driven underwriting can enhance Virtus's data-driven consulting services.

Increased focus on mental health benefits aligns with Virtus's employee benefits offerings.

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