Research Analyst - Corporate Credit

At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 9,500 employees working in 30 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 155 countries. For more than 75 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.
About The Opportunity
We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our Corporate Credit group. This position can be based in San Mateo, CA or New York City, NY.
What is the Corporate Credit Research team responsible for?
Our Corporate Credit Research team performs independent credit research and makes recommendations to our portfolio managers. As a research analyst, you will be a key member of our global credit team, focused on high-yield and investment grade bond issuers within several assigned industry sectors. You will work closely with portfolio managers and analysts in Franklin Templeton offices across the globe, sharing investment ideas, industry insights, and market information.
What are the responsibilities?

• Perform thorough, well-supported and concise fundamental research on assigned industry sectors
• Present investment research findings, ideas, and recommendations to portfolio managers
• Compile data from multiple sources to develop detailed financial models.
• Discuss and debate fundamental credit views and relative value recommendations.
• Conduct independent research by speaking with company management and industry contacts.
• Regularly interact with fixed income team members across regions

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree required, an MBA or CFA is a plus.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• 3+ years of credit analysis experience covering high yield and/or investment grade industry sectors.
• Desire to work in a market-driven environment.
• Ability and willingness to assume coverage of new sectors as team needs evolve.
• Ability to build detailed financial models.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to articulate financial analysis and recommendations
• Buy-side experience preferred; will also consider candidates with rating agency or sell-side experience.

Compensation Range: Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. The salary, benefits and variable rewards will reflect the seniority of the position and a competitive market rate. We expect the salary for this position to range between $180,000.00 to $240,000.00.
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What makes Franklin Templeton unique?
In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results. .
Highlights Of Our Benefits Include

• Three weeks paid time off the first year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Onsite cafeteria
• Employee Stock Investment Program
• Onsite fitness center and recreation center
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
• Tuition Assistance Program

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We are also committed to your learning and development with resources focused around Experience, Exposure, and Education, to help you achieve your professional development goals.
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