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Assistant Investment Analyst - Municipal Credit ResearchPosition Summary
HIMCO (The Hartford Investment Management Company) is seeking an Assistant Investment Analyst to join the Municipal Credit Research team. This individual will work closely with senior members of the team to identify, analyze, and monitor investment opportunities across the municipal bond market. The role combines fundamental credit analysis, relative value analysis, and the study of economic, political, and public policy developments that influence credit quality and market performance.
This position is well suited for a highly curious, self-motivated individual who is passionate about investing and the intersection of public policy and financial markets. The ideal candidate is eager to develop investment views, challenge assumptions, explore new analytical approaches, embrace AI and workflow automation, and contribute meaningfully to a collaborative research platform.
Job Duties- Assist in the fundamental credit research process to evaluate investment opportunities and monitor existing municipal bond holdings
- Analyze issuer financial statements, budgets, news alerts, economic trends, and political and public policy developments across a variety of municipal sectors
- Build, maintain, and enhance financial models and analytical tools used to assess credit quality and relative value
- Conduct independent research on emerging credit themes, market developments, and investment opportunities
- Participate in issuer meetings, industry conferences, rating agency discussions, and investor calls
- Assist in preparing investment recommendations, credit opinions, and presentations for portfolio managers and other key stakeholders
- Identify opportunities to improve research processes, data management, analytical frameworks, and workflow efficiency, especially via AI and workflow automation
- Collaborate with analysts across sectors and contribute to broader research initiatives within Public Credit Research
- Network with key stakeholders across the municipal bond market, including issuers, rating agency analysts, and sell side professionals
- Strong academic background with an undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Government or a related field
- 0-2+ years of relevant experience in credit research, fixed income investing, public finance, government, or economic research
- Demonstrated intellectual curiosity in investing, public policy, financial analysis, and economics, and the ability to synthesize information from across these disciplines
- Understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, and financial modeling
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills coupled with the ability to think critically and challenge conventional viewpoints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with AI and workflow automation applications such as CoPilot, Visual Studio Code, and Power Automate a plus
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Self-starter who takes ownership of projects and pursues opportunities with limited direction
- Team-oriented individual who welcomes debate, values diverse perspectives, and contributes positively to an intellectually rigorous investment environment
- Progress toward or willingness to pursue the CFA designation a plus
As a condition of your employment for HIMCO, you will be required to affirm to HIMCO’s Code of Ethics and understand that you will be required to comply with the disclosure of accounts, holdings and pre-clearance of trades for the accounts of you and your household family members as more fully described in the Code of Ethics Key Points. If you will be deemed to be a “Covered Associate” under HIMCO’s Pay to Play Policy, you will also need to disclose all political contributions that you have given within the past 2 calendar years.
Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:
$80,062 - $94,938Equal Opportunity Employer/Sex/Race/Color/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age
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Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Public Policy, Political Science, Government, or a related field
- 0-2+ years of relevant experience in credit research, fixed income investing, public finance, government, or economic research
- Understanding of financial statements, accounting concepts, and financial modeling
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Ability to think critically and challenge conventional viewpoints
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Self-starter who takes ownership of projects and works with limited direction
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to an intellectually rigorous team environment
- Experience with AI and workflow automation applications such as Copilot, Visual Studio Code, and Power Automate
- Progress toward or willingness to pursue the CFA designation
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with matching plus an additional company contribution, alongside an employee stock purchase plan and no‑cost financial planning, signals robust long‑term savings support. HSAs/FSAs and related financial tools further strengthen overall financial well‑being.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — At least 25 days of PTO to start, options to buy or roll over time, and paid parental leave indicate broad time‑off support. Paid leave for organ and bone marrow donation and generous disability coverage extend protection for significant life events.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical, dental, and vision options with the company covering most medical and dental premiums reflect strong core health coverage. Wellness programs, fitness reimbursements, well‑being credits, and accessible behavioral health services expand depth and accessibility.
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