Position Summary

The Municipal Surveillance team at Assured Guaranty is seeking an intern to join us on a full-time basis during the summer.

This individual will be responsible for the collection, organization, and dissemination of both quantitative and qualitative data. The intern will work in conjunction with senior analysts on surveillance reviews, reports, and presentations related to the credit evaluation of municipal bonds in the special tax and special district sectors.

Position Responsibilities

Review financial statements, annual disclosures, Material Event Notices, and specific legal documents to ensure compliance with disclosure requirements
Collect and input data from various sources including, but not limited to, news articles, financial websites, and financial statements
Organize information for quick dissemination via the company’s internal electronic data management system
Assist analysts with the preparation of monthly sector review presentations
Interns will be fully trained on internal systems as well as how to retrieve and analyze the required data

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 3.0 GPA
Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) a 4-year degree program. Preference will be given to majors in: Business, Public Administration/Public Finance or Economics
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in various external apps (particularly Microsoft 365: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
Must be detail oriented, highly organized and able to multi-task

The salary for the position is expected to be from $30 per hour to $32 per hour. The actual salary will depend on various factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience and credentials, salary expectations of applicable candidates, and other applicable market conditions. This position provides a weekly all-firm catered breakfast and lunch (Tuesday and Wednesday) as well as intern-specific meals and events.

Note: Housing stipend may be available for interns who will be residing outside of the tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) for the duration of the summer internship program (June 2 – August 7).

Municipal Surveillance Intern

Special Tax and Special Districts

Assured Guaranty

Compensation Overview