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Municipal Analyst, McDonnell Investment Management LLC - Oak Brook, IL (Chicago West Suburb)

Position:  Municipal Analyst

Description: McDonnell Investment Management, LLC (“McDonnell”) is a registered investment adviser located in Oak Brook, Illinois, with assets under management of approximately $12 billion.  We provide customized fixed income investment management services to corporations, retirement plans, municipalities, hospitals, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, private clients and mutual funds.   

We have an opportunity in our Oak Brook, Illinois headquarters within our Research Department for a Municipal Analyst who is highly motivated and enjoys working in a team environment. 

Responsibilities:
  • Provide credit analysis, commentary and total return idea generation covering municipal investment grade obligations across various sectors;
  • Economic, sector and credit evaluation;
  • Monitor and assess market conditions, legislative and regulatory changes that affect the municipal market;
  • Information gathering, market research, financial analysis, and generating written reports and analyses;
  • Work closely with portfolio management and research teams.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in business, finance, economics or public administration/urban affairs is preferred;
  • 3 – 5 years of municipal credit analysis experience;
  • Knowledge of government financial statement analysis;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills needed;
  • Personable, collegial and team-oriented;
  • Ability to interact with people at the highest levels in the financial community.

Compensation / Benefits:  McDonnell Investment Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer offering a friendly, professional environment.  We offer a competitive compensation package (including salary and discretionary bonus), with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and participation in the company’s 401(k) plan.  If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and work in an entrepreneurial environment, send your resume and salary requirements to us by fax at 630-368-3977 or email to eckerte@mcdmgmt.com, or mail your resume to:

McDONNELL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
Attn:  Corporate Administration Manager
1515 West 22nd Street, 11th Floor

Oak Brook, Illinois  60523