High Yield Research Analyst
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Western Asset Management (WAM) is part of Franklin Templeton a forward-thinking asset manager that has built its success through powerful partnerships. We leverage cutting-edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long-term wealth creation. Our talented global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.
Western Asset Management focuses on supporting our clients financial goals and creating positive outcomes for all kinds of people. Primarily a globally integrated fixed-income manager we source ideas and investment solutions worldwide with an emphasis on long-term fundamental value investing using multiple diversified strategies.
Western Asset is a global asset management firm renowned for its expertise in fixed-income investments. Operating as a cohesive team we leverage an open integrated investment platform to deliver superior results. Our collegial team culture is a significant asset enabling us to harness the combined experience and fixed-income acumen of our investment professionals worldwide.
Western Asset is a global asset management firm renowned for its expertise in fixed-income investments. Operating as a cohesive team we leverage an open integrated investment platform to deliver superior results. Our collegial team culture is a significant asset enabling us to harness the combined experience and fixed-income acumen of our investment professionals worldwide. With over $220 billion USD in fixed income strategies managed globally we pride
ourselves on our dedication to excellence and collaborative spirit.
Western Asset is owned by Franklin Templeton a diversified firm that spans
asset management wealth management and fintech giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. With clients in over 150 countries and offices on six continents youll get exposed to different cultures people and business development happening around the world.
As a High Yield Research Analyst you will play a pivotal role in our investment decision-making process. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive analysis and research to support our fixed-income strategies. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional investment outcomes.
Research and analysis of specific corporate issuers and issues in a number of Europeanindustries/sectors to include healthcare
pharmaceuticals chemicals and other basicindustries.Provide support in the monitoring of both existing issues held in client portfolios as wellas new issues.
Conduct in-depth analysis of cash bonds while also monitoring and evaluating trends inthe credit default swaps market.
Remain current with macroeconomic trends and strategies as well as withdevelopments in the fixed income market and investment industry.
Strong experience in credit research including coverage of the healthcarepharmaceuticals and chemicals.
An ability to research and analyse companies credit fundamentals as well as fixedincome securities covenants and indentures.
A developed understanding of the drivers of credit risk premia and of relative valuebetween bonds.
Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills and be comfortable withpresenting technical material.
Highly motivated and conscientious with an aptitude for taking
initiative within a teamenvironment.Undergraduate degree in Business Finance or Economics majors preferred CFAdesirable.
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry age color disability genetic information gender gender identity or gender expression marital status medical condition military or veteran status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation and any other basis protected by federal state or local law ordinance or regulation.
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About Company
Franklin Templeton Investments is a global investment manager. At the core of our business are multiple world-class investment management groups – Franklin, Templeton and Mutual Series – each operating independently and offering their distinct perspectives to financial advisors and th ... View more
