Portfolio Analyst (Western Asset)

Franklin Templeton•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Western Asset Management (WAM), part of Franklin Templeton, is a globally integrated fixed-income manager renowned for its expertise. They leverage cutting-edge strategies and deep insights to create long-term wealth for clients. As a Portfolio Analyst within the Investment Management team, you will play a key role supporting Portfolio Managers and Traders across diverse fixed income sectors. Your precision and proactive approach will drive operational excellence and empower decision-making. You will collaborate with internal partners such as Client Services, Compliance, Investment Operations, and Risk Management to deliver seamless portfolio management support.

Requirements

Exceptional attention to detail.
Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated strength in financial, mathematical, and statistical analysis.
Expert-level Excel skills required.
Familiarity with query tools (SQL, Python) is a plus.
Comfort with and/or experience using AI tools to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and support data-driven decision-making.
Ability to engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, driving consensus and action.
Previous exposure to asset management is highly valued.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
CFA designation or progress toward a designation is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with query tools (SQL, Python).
Previous exposure to asset management.
CFA designation or progress toward a designation.

Responsibilities

Manage the pre- and post-trade execution process, including overseeing allocations, trade entry, and ensuring trades meet compliance and market deadlines.
Utilize the OMS system for efficient trade booking for local and global offices.
Pro-actively seek opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and create consistency in process outcomes.
Manage the end-of-day trade process, ensuring accurate trade loading for reliable portfolio valuations.
Partner with the back office to investigate and resolve confirmation breaks and trade fails.
Action portfolio maintenance trades by monitoring daily cashflows and communicating necessary trades to stakeholders.
Monitor post-trade impacts.
Advance corporate actions workflow by pre-clearing voluntary corporate actions and supporting the overall process.
Communicate critical updates and action items to PMs, Client Service, and Compliance regarding corporate actions.
Monitor portfolio compliance by reviewing daily reports and addressing action items.
Track the downgrade dashboard and coordinate timely responses to credit rating changes.
Monitor and report benchmark updates.
Support client-related requests by preparing information and analysis for PMs and Traders.
Deliver actionable insights by developing an in-depth understanding of portfolio strategies, risk factors, and metrics.
Prepare and analyze daily portfolio reporting, surfacing trends and opportunities.
Review and analyze monthly performance data, identify issues, and collaborate with PMs to optimize results.
Support investment accounting by partnering with Investment Support and Accounting to resolve book value, yield, and other accounting queries.

Benefits

Competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary.
Base compensation.
Annual discretionary bonus.
401(k) plan with a generous match.
Recognition rewards.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Range of competitive healthcare options.
Insurance and disability benefits.
Employee stock investment program.
Learning resources.
Career development programs.
Reimbursement for certain education expenses.
Paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays).
Motivational wellbeing program.