Municipal Surveillance General Obligation Sector Intern

Position Summary

The General Obligation Municipal Surveillance team at Assured Guaranty is seeking two interns to join us on full-time basis (35 – 40 hours) for 10-weeks during the summer (June to August).  High performers may have the opportunity to return (part-time) during the fall semester.

This individual will be responsible for the collection, organization, and dissemination of both quantitative and qualitative data.  All information will be used by the group’s analysts for surveillance reviews, reports and presentations.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect and input data from various sources including news articles, financial websites, obligor websites, annual disclosures and financial statements
• Review financial statements (with a focus on specific funds) and annual disclosures to determine trends in reserves, liquidity and economic conditions
• Organize information for quick dissemination via the company’s electronic data management system
• Assist analysts with the preparation of monthly sector review presentations

Candidate Background & Qualifications

• Minimum 3.5 GPA
• Currently enrolled in a 4-year degree program.  Preference will be given to rising Juniors and Sophomores with majors in: Public Administration/Public Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use various external and internal software, IT systems, and other sources of information (Assured will train you on internal systems)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills—particularly Excel
• Must be detail oriented, highly organized and able to multi-task