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Municipal Credit Research Analyst
The Municipal Credit Research Analyst will contribute to a growing ~$60 billion Municipal Bond business that invests in both high yield and investment grade securities. The Credit Analyst will be responsible for performing in-depth fundamental research to develop forward looking sector and issuer-specific credit views and recommendations, and 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 the 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 the ability to win and retain business externally.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors level degree is required with a post-graduate degree or professional qualification preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to cover a range of industries and markets autonomously and to make informed decisions, often in a short time frame.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Post ID: 00072
Oban Cooper
Senior Research Associate
Oban is a Senior Research Associate, joining Banyak Group in 2022. He is responsible for organizational mapping, candidate identification and tagging, sourcing innovative technologies, collaborating on search projects, and supporting firmwide initiatives. Additionally, he is co-leading recruitment and business development efforts for crypto initiatives.
Prior to joining Banyak Group, Oban was a licensed Private Investigator in the State of Florida with one of the world’s largest full-service investigation firms, CoventBridge Group. He has also held positions in sales, web design, and customer service, and spent most of his early career as an entrepreneur in Ecommerce.
Oban holds a Masters in Public Administration, a Masters in Criminal Justice, and a Bachelors in Criminal Justice, all from the University of Central Florida. He prides himself on being a versatile talent and a curious mind. Oban currently resides in Orlando, FL, with dreams of owning a farm.
D. Alexander Gannes
Founder & Managing Principal
Alex is a Senior Retained Search Consultant and Advisor within the Investment Management Industry. He founded Banyak Group, a Retained Search, Consultancy, and Advisory firm to provide human capital management leadership to Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Family Offices, Private Equity Funds, Venture Capital Funds, FinTech firms, Investment Banks, Market Makers, and Blockchain Technology companies. An expert in his field, Alex also serves as an advisor, coach, and mentor to those launching and scaling investment firms as well as those navigating their professional careers.
Prior to founding Banyak Group, Alex was a Senior Search Consultant and Head of the Quantitative Strategies and Risk Management Practice as well as the Director of Research with retained search firm, Bay Street Advisors. He began his career in executive search and recruitment with Strategic Workforce Solutions as a specialist to the investment management and investment banking industries.
Alex is a proud Michigan State University Eli Broad College of Business alumni, has an adventurous spirit, and is an avid world traveler. He is bi-coastal and resides in Laguna Beach, California with his family.
Lindsay Daher
Executive Assistant and Recruitment Coordinator
Lindsay is an Executive Assistant and Recruitment Coordinator, joining Banyak Group in 2022. As Recruitment Coordinator, she supports research and sourcing efforts and serves as the key point of contact across Banyak Group’s book of business. As Executive Assistant to the Managing Principal, Lindsay identifies, implements, manages, and enhances the firm’s operational processes and systems.
Prior to joining Banyak Group, Lindsay was an admin for a private medical practice and a researcher performing pre-employment background checks. With administrative experience exclusively supporting small businesses, she possesses a deep understanding in establishing trust and applying exceptional standards of service.
Lindsay discovered her aptitude for office management while completing her dual Bachelor degrees in International Security & Diplomacy and History at the University of North Texas. She is an outdoors enthusiast and avid astrophile. She is a South Florida native currently residing in Fort Lauderdale, FL.