Western Asset Management (WAM) is part of Franklin Templeton, a forward-thinking asset manager that has built its success through powerful partnerships. We leverage cutting-edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long-term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

Western Asset Management focuses on supporting our clients' financial goals and creating positive outcomes for all kinds of people. Primarily a globally integrated fixed-income manager, we source ideas and investment solutions worldwide, with an emphasis on long-term fundamental value investing, using multiple diversified strategies.

Western Asset is a global asset management firm renowned for its expertise in fixed-income investments. Operating as a cohesive team, we leverage an open, integrated investment platform to deliver superior results. Our collegial team culture is a significant asset, enabling us to harness the combined experience and fixed-income acumen of our investment professionals worldwide.

About the Department

Western Asset is a global asset management firm renowned for its expertise in fixed-income investments. Operating as a cohesive team, we leverage an open, integrated investment platform to deliver superior results. Our collegial team culture is a significant asset, enabling us to harness the combined experience and fixed-income acumen of our investment professionals worldwide. With over $220 billion USD in fixed income strategies managed globally, we pride
ourselves on our dedication to excellence and collaborative spirit.
Western Asset is owned by Franklin Templeton, a diversified firm that spans
asset management, wealth management, and fintech, giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. With clients in over 150 countries and offices on six continents, you'll get exposed to different cultures, people, and business development happening around the world.
As a High Yield Research Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our investment decision-making process. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive analysis and research to support our fixed-income strategies. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional investment outcomes.

How You Will Add Value

• Research and analysis of specific corporate issuers and issues in a number of European industries/sectors to include healthcare,
  pharmaceuticals, chemicals and other basic industries.
• Provide support in the monitoring of both existing issues held in client portfolios as well as new issues.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of cash bonds, while also monitoring and evaluating trends in the credit default swaps market.
• Remain current with macroeconomic trends and strategies as well as with developments in the fixed income market and investment industry.

What will help you be successful

• Strong experience in credit research, including coverage of the healthcare, pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
• An ability to research and analyse companies' credit fundamentals as well as fixed income securities' covenants and indentures.
• A developed understanding of the drivers of credit risk premia and of relative value between bonds.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills and be comfortable with presenting technical material.
• Highly motivated and conscientious with an aptitude for taking
  initiative within a team environment.
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance or Economics majors preferred, CFA desirable.

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