Credit Research Analyst

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Franklin Templeton is seeking an energetic, intellectually curious individual to succeed in a dynamic environment that values diversity and inclusion. Reporting to the Director of Research, Europe, the credit analyst will join the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group in London.

What is the Corporate Credit team responsible for?

Our Corporate Credit team performs independent credit research and makes recommendations to our portfolio managers. As a research analyst, you will be a key member of our global credit team, focused on European high-yield and investment grade bond issuers within several assigned industry sectors. You will work closely with portfolio managers and analysts in Franklin Templeton offices across the globe, sharing investment ideas, industry insights, and market information.

What are the responsibilities of Research Analyst - Corporate Credit?

• Perform thorough, well-supported and concise fundamental research on assigned European non-financial and non-banking sectors.

• Broad focus on European Investment Grade and High Yield issuers.

• Conduct independent research by speaking with company management and industry contacts.

• Compile data from multiple sources to develop detailed financial models.

• Present investment research findings, ideas, and recommendations to portfolio managers.

• Discuss and debate fundamental credit views and relative value recommendations.

• Regularly interact with fixed income team members across regions.

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

• Extensive experience of credit analysis covering investment-grade and/or high yield non-sectors.

• Buy-side, sell-side or rating agency experience preferred.

• Ability and willingness to assume coverage of new sectors as team needs evolve.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to build detailed financial models.

• Solid English communication skills, written and oral.

• Desire to work in a market-driven environment.

• Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent, an MBA or CFA is a plus.

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences has always been important to us. Cultivating an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their voices is not only beneficial for our people, but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, no matter your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We will provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing 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.

As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.