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What is an Investment Underwriter?

Job Description: Manage communications or negotiations between corporate issuers of securities and clients regarding private equity investments. Underwrite the issuance of securities to provide capital for client growth. Negotiate and structure the terms of mergers or acquisitions.

List of Investment Underwriter Job Duties

  • Structure or negotiate deals, such as corporate mergers, sales, or acquisitions.
  • Prepare all materials for transactions or execution of deals.
  • Analyze financial or operational performance of companies facing financial difficulties to identify or recommend remedies.
  • Perform securities valuation or pricing.
  • Confer with clients to restructure debt, refinance debt, or raise new debt.
  • Arrange financing of deals from sources such as financial institutions, agencies, or public or private companies.

Types of Investment Underwriter Jobs

  • Acquisitions Analyst
  • Investment Underwriter
  • Acquisitions Consultant
  • Prime Broker
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

Investment Underwriter Employment Estimates

There were about 135,900 jobs for Investment Underwriter in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.6% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 13,100 new jobs for Investment Underwriter by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 13,100 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Investment Underwriter are Utah, Nevada, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in South Dakota, Maryland, or Alaska. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for an Investment Underwriter

The average yearly salary of an Investment Underwriter ranges between $38,030 and $123,360.

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Investment Underwriters who work in District of Columbia, Virginia, or Illinois, make the highest salaries.

How much do Investment Underwriters make in each U.S. state?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $75,170
Alaska $68,040
Arizona $82,200
Arkansas $43,580
California $80,720
Colorado $83,800
Connecticut $77,690
Delaware $80,950
District of Columbia $107,760
Florida $67,520
Georgia $85,610
Idaho $56,440
Illinois $93,200
Indiana $66,590
Iowa $69,480
Kansas $55,300
Kentucky $57,030
Louisiana $61,170
Maine $65,430
Maryland $77,440
Massachusetts $88,370
Michigan $69,480
Minnesota $74,190
Mississippi $63,650
Missouri $74,050
Montana $67,820
Nebraska $79,250
Nevada $58,150
New Hampshire $77,670
New Jersey $81,660
New Mexico $61,940
New York $96,480
North Carolina $76,050
North Dakota $77,400
Ohio $78,960
Oklahoma $72,520
Oregon $71,980
Pennsylvania $74,880
Rhode Island $77,610
South Carolina $69,340
South Dakota $53,080
Tennessee $65,200
Texas $70,830
Utah $69,340
Vermont $72,600
Virginia $87,810
Washington $73,790
West Virginia $68,180
Wisconsin $60,120
Wyoming $59,190

Tools & Technologies Used by Investment Underwriters

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Investment Underwriters:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Web browser software
  • Email software
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Visio
  • Bloomberg Professional
  • Moody’s KMV CreditEdge

Where Investment Underwriters Work

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The table below shows the approximate number of Investment Underwriters employed by various industries.

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