Credit Analyst (Fixed Income – IG & HY Corporates)

Franklin Templeton•Boston, MA

5d•$165,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

5-7 years credit experience at a buy-side or sell-side institution analyzing corporates
Excellent financial modeling skills as well as Bloomberg proficiency
Team player with strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work with multiple teams across offices
Bachelor’s degree required

Nice To Haves

an MBA or CFA is a plus

Responsibilities

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
Assess relative value within a company’s capital structure and versus peers
Publish clear, concise investment recommendations on new issues, secondary market ideas
Develop relationships with management teams, sell side analysts, rating agencies
Examine environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts on long-term fundamentals