Trader / Analyst - High Yield (Brandywine Global)

Franklin Templeton•Columbus, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic 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 that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! About the Opportunity The High Yield/Corporate Credit team , which is part of BGIM’s Global Fixed Income Investment team, is based in Columbus, Ohio and employs a unique approach to high yield and adjacent asset classes with structural advantages and a strong team culture. The High Yield Trader/Analyst will be responsible for executing trades and conducting research for the high yield, corporate credit, and related strategies managed out of the Columbus office. The BrandywineGLOBAL High Yield Fund and the BrandywineGLOBAL Corporate Credit Fund are managed by this team. The High Yield Trader/Analyst will also support other BGIM strategies as appropriate. This position requires knowledge of corporate credit markets with comprehensive understanding of investment strategies, trading conventions, and execution strategies. This position will be located in Columbus, Ohio and the High Yield Trader/Analyst is expected to work in office 5 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with strong financial, mathematical, and analytical skills preferred.
Minimum of 3+ years of demonstrable trading experience in fixed-income securities , with a primary focus on corporate credit (high yield and investment grade).
Deep understanding of financial markets and the ability to participate in an investment process that evaluates opportunities across a broad range of corporate credit securities.
Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and make quick, logical decisions under pressure.
Advanced proficiency with market data platforms and trade execution and booking systems.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Self-motivated with a strong drive for continuous learning and professional development.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

CFA, MBA, and other industry licenses a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide input into portfolio management decisions relating to credit security selection.
Be knowledgeable of portfolio positioning and evolving investment decisions; participate in investment research meetings.
Provide analysis and news to help keep the investment team informed of corporate issuers and market conditions.
Participate in client, prospect, audit, and due diligence meetings as required.
Contribute to the improvement and continuous evolution of the research function.

Benefits

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results.
Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for a bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a 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), and a motivational well-being program.
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center
Onsite cafeteria