Franklin Templeton - Research Analyst

At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing - delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 12,000 employees working in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 160 countries. For more than 70 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills, and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

Position Overview

- We are seeking a bright, articulate, detail-oriented individual to join the Research team. The successful candidate will take a central role in supporting the evaluation, structuring and negotiation of our private and public debt transactions, as well as in the monitoring of our investments in the Chemicals / Paper & Packaging / Building Products sector.

- As a member of the firms- investment team, the Associate will be involved in all aspects of the investing process including due diligence, independent research, position sizing and timing, trade execution and portfolio management across all strategies of the firm.

- Our associates, in general, work in a small team in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment and have constant interaction with the most senior members of the firm, as well as the senior management of our portfolio companies.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Modeling and valuation of potential investment opportunities

- Performing quantitative and qualitative analyses used to support the underwriting of potential investments ideas and theses

- Working with CLO, high yield, private debt, and distressed teams

- Meeting with management teams

- Understanding key credit documentation and deal terms

- Keeping up to date with broad industry and company-specific news

- Supporting the transaction due diligence and closing processes

- Preparing detailed investment committee memoranda

- Maintaining models, relevant documentation, and financial reporting for existing investments

- Helping generate investment ideas

Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

- 2-4 years+ of leveraged loan / high yield experience

- MBA/CA with a strong academic record

- Ability to work independently

- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills

- Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

What makes Franklin Templeton Investments unique?

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards- the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

Highlights of our benefits include:

- Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses

- An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education.

- Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee's dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)

- Life insurance for protection of employees- families

- Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families

- Personal loan assistance

- Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

- Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria

- Cricket grounds and gymnasium

- Library

- Health Center with doctor availability

- HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer.