Trader / Analyst High Yield (Brandywine Global)

High Yield Trader / Analyst

Brandywine Global Investment Management is a multi-year winner of Pension & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management. Our mission is to deliver superior outcomes for our clients by encouraging independent thinking and challenging one another in a culture of integrity and mutual respect. We believe in the power of value investing. Acting with conviction and discipline, we look beyond short-term, conventional thinking to rigorously pursue long-term value for our clients. Where others see risk, we see potential.

Since 1986, our global experience has provided clients with investment insights and a range of differentiated fixed income, equity, and alternative solutions. We thrive in a culture of debate that encourages ideas, respects diverse viewpoints, and invites candid discussion. By challenging one another and conventional thinking, we make better investment decisions and create value for our clients.

Brandywine Global, as a Specialist Investment Manager of Franklin Resources, Inc., offers the advantages of an investment boutique backed by the resources and infrastructure of one of the world's leading asset managers. With headquarters in Philadelphia and offices in Columbus, London and Singapore, we are committed to bringing value to all our relationships. One of our core values is to build strong, diverse relationships. We recognize that each employee's unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints enhance our ability to create and deliver the best possible service to our clients and partners.

The High Yield / Corporate Credit team, which is part of Brandywine Global Investment Management's (BGIM) 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 five days per week.

Ongoing Responsibilities of This 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.

Ideal Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

When applying, please be sure to attach your resume / CV. Applications without a resume file attachment will not be reviewed.

Compensation Range : Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewardsmonetary and non-monetarydesigned 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. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $125,000 to $175,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience.

This position requires an individual who possesses the personal attributes and the professional experience consistent with BGIM's high standards of conduct and performance. In performing the job, the individual must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company core values including :

Act with Integrity

Take Ownership

Be Curious. Challenge Conventional Thinking

Debate with an Open Mind

Build Strong Diverse Relationships

Strive for Balance