At Franklin Templeton were driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management wealth management and fintech offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise thats both broad and unique. From our welcoming inclusive and flexible culture to our global and diverse business we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients achievements.

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The Opportunity

The Franklin Equity Group is looking for Equity Research Associates who have strong intellectual curiosity and who are interested in learning more about the investment management industry. We are looking for independent resourceful Seniors or recent college graduates who will join our Associates Program that will include oneonone mentorship CFA designation sponsorship and tailored learning opportunities. The program is designed to give associates escalating responsibilities.

Equity research associates will learn how to invest in public equities primarily in Natural Resources how to analyze both companies and industries how to model and value companies and how to make an effective stock pitch. Associates will have the unique opportunity to meet with numerous executive teams in person attend investment conferences to listen to investors and meet corporate executives and attend investment team meetings with our sector analysts and various portfolio managers. Associates will work with investment banks and develop contacts within these banks equity research teams and sales organizations to help conduct research.

We are currently looking for an Equity Research Associate covering Natural Resources (specifically focused on mining companies) to join the Franklin Equity Group in San Mateo California.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting research analysts in assimilating information and reaching investment decisions

• Attending company meetings and conferences

• Conducting field research

• Forecasting profits and cash flows to help value companies

• Listening to company quarterly calls and investor meetings

• Reading sellside research reports on companies industries and market trends

• Reading daily news regarding a stock and/or industry

• Writing research reports

• Creating investment related presentation materials

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

• This position requires a bachelors from a top university with a degree in geology metallurgy engineering or natural resources and coursework or experience in business finance or economics.

• Strong academic performance with a GPA of 3.5 and above 3.0 for technical majors)

• Excellent problem solving and analytical thinking skills a must

• Selfdirected can work within broad guidelines and prioritize workflow

• Ability to consume distill large quantities of information and develop insights from vast resources

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to work well in a collaborative environment

• General understanding of the Microsoft suite

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 jobrelated 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 $90000.00 to $130000.00 USD plus bonus potential.

When applying please be sure to attach your resume / CV. Applications without a resume file attachment will not be reviewed.

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