<p>About the Department</p> <p>Franklin Templeton Fixed Income (FTFI) is seeking a motivated credit investor to join our US Corporate Credit Research team. Reporting to the Head of Credit Research and working primarily with the High Yield and Investment Grade teams, the credit analyst will cover one or more industries, perform fundamental analysis on investment grade and high yield companies and make investment recommendations. The analyst will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, and analysts across the globe. The role is based in either New York, Boston, or San Mateo.</p> <p>How you will add value</p> <p>Core Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Conduct in-depth fundamental credit analysis on investment grade and high yield corporates including capital structure analysis, financial modeling, and covenant review. Identify key industry drivers and develop forward looking models</p> </li><li> <p>Assess relative value within a company's capital structure and versus peers</p> </li><li> <p>Publish clear, concise investment recommendations on new issues, secondary market ideas</p> </li><li> <p>Develop relationships with management teams, sell side analysts, rating agencies</p> </li><li> <p>Examine environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts on long-term fundamentals</p> </li></ul> <p>What will help you be successful in this role</p> <p>Experience, Education & Certifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>5-7 years credit experience at a buy-side or sell-side institution analyzing corporates</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent financial modeling skills as well as Bloomberg proficiency</p> </li><li> <p>Team player with strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work with multiple teams across offices</p> </li><li> <p>Bachelor's degree required, an MBA or CFA is a plus</p> </li></ul> <p>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 annual salary for this position to range between $165,000 to $185,000.</p> <p>When applying, please be sure to attach your resume / CV. Applications without a resume file attachment will not be reviewed.</p> <p>#MID_SENIOR_LEVEL</p> <p>#LI-Onsite</p>