Municipal Research Analyst

: Who You'll Work With: We are seeking a Municipal Credit Research Analyst to join our Municipal Bond team. What You'll Do: In this role the Analyst will contribute to a growing ~$60 billion business that invests in both high yield and investment grade securities. You will be responsible for performing in-depth fundamental research to develop forward looking sector and issuer-specific credit views and recommendations. You will work closely with the Municipal Bond portfolio management, trading, credit research, and economics research teams, as well as other investment analysts, portfolio managers, and traders across the firm. The successful candidate will be equipped with strong fundamental research skills and a passion for helping the team generate strong investment performance as well as innovate and systematize our investment process. They will be intellectually curious and will adopt a rigorous approach to their analysis incorporating scenario analysis where necessary. Candidates should be creative problem solvers and either have experience with (or openness to) leveraging technology and data science in the research process. They should also have strong marketing and influencing skills both in advocating investment ideas to portfolio managers and traders internally and in contributing to our ability to win and retain business externally. What We're Looking For:

• Strong academic credentials and achievements. A Bachelors level degree is required with a post-graduate degree or professional qualification preferred
• A proven track record of research excellence; high yield experience a plus
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex data systems
• A high level of initiative and credible influencing skills with the ability to take the lead in advocating investment ideas to portfolio managers and traders
• Strong marketing and presentation skills with ability to lead a meeting with senior representatives of clients and prospects and to contribute to our ability to win and retain business
• The ability to cover a range of industries and markets autonomously and to make informed decisions, often in a short time frame
• The ability to work well in a collaborative, team-based environment

Who We Are: We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! For New York City Roles ONLY - Include Following Language In accordance with Section 8-107(32) as set forth in the New York City Human Rights Law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows: Base Salary Range: $150,000 to $250,000 Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards. In addition, AB provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick and vacation time off. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB's policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria. New York City, New York