Trader / Analyst – High Yield
Franklin Templeton
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Columbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $125,000 - $175,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with strong financial, mathematical, and analytical skills preferred.
- CFA, MBA, and other industry licenses a plus.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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*
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial analysismathematical skillsanalytical skillstrading experiencefixed-income securitiescorporate creditproblem-solving skillsquantitative skillsfinancial data interpretationinvestment process evaluation
Soft skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedself-motivatedcollaborativetime managementadaptabilitycontinuous learning
Certifications
CFAMBA