Assistant Investment Analyst

The Hartford

. Assist in fundamental credit research to evaluate investment opportunities and monitor municipal bond holdings .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,062 - $94,938 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and quantitative skills in credit research and financial modeling, with a focus on municipal bonds and public finance. Capable of synthesizing complex information and collaborating effectively with diverse teams while maintaining attention to detail and organizational efficiency.

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Credit ResearchFinancial ModelingMunicipal BondsQuantitative AnalysisMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisUnderstanding of Financial StatementsBudget AnalysisData ManagementAnalytical FrameworksWorkflow AutomationInvestment RecommendationsCredit OpinionsEconomic ResearchFixed Income Investing

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingIntellectual CuriosityExcellent Communication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficePowerPointWord

Certifications & Qualifications

CFA Designation

Industry Keywords

Public FinanceGovernmentPolitical ScienceEconomic TrendsIssuer MeetingsRating Agency DiscussionsInvestor CallsPublic Credit Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in fundamental credit research to evaluate investment opportunities and monitor municipal bond holdings
Analyze issuer financial statements, budgets, news alerts, economic trends, and political and public policy developments across municipal sectors
Build, maintain, and enhance financial models and analytical tools for credit quality and relative value assessment
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 with investment recommendations, credit opinions, and presentations for portfolio managers and stakeholders
Improve research processes, data management, analytical frameworks, and workflow efficiency, especially through AI and workflow automation
Collaborate with analysts across sectors and contribute to broader Public Credit Research initiatives
Network with issuers, rating agency analysts, and sell-side professionals across the municipal bond market

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Intellectual curiosity in investing, public policy, financial analysis, and economics
Ability to synthesize information across disciplines
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 with limited direction
Team-oriented approach and willingness to debate and value diverse perspectives
Progress toward or willingness to pursue the CFA designation is a plus
Required to affirm to HIMCO’s Code of Ethics and comply with account and holdings disclosure and trade pre-clearance requirements
Covered Associates under HIMCO’s Pay to Play Policy must disclose political contributions from the past 2 calendar years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Perks & Benefits