Job Description

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.

Franklin Mutual Advisers (FMA) is an investment advisory unit of Franklin Templeton managing in excess of %2435 billion across a variety of mutual funds and other investment vehicles. FMA has been active in credit, distressed and special situations throughout its more than 50-year history.

We are looking for a Research Analyst, focusing on Credit, Distressed & Special Situations, to join our portfolio management group based in Short Hills, New Jersey. We are a global fundamental, value-based investment shop that works collaboratively and invests across a wide spectrum of asset classes, seeking to take advantage of market dislocations and opportunities to put capital to work often in complicated, out-of-favor companies and industries. We are patient, longer-term oriented investors but also not afraid to engage actively in situations that call for a heightened level of participation.

What is the FMA Research team responsible for?

Our Research team performs independent research and makes recommendations to our portfolio managers (most of whom also have research responsibilities). You will work closely with our portfolio managers and analysts at FMA and the Head of Special Situation Investing. You will also interface with our Director of Research and Chief Investment Officer.

What are the responsibilities?

* Perform thorough, well-supported and concise fundamental research on specific companies, securities and industries
* Conduct independent research by speaking with FMA analysts, company management and advisers and industry contacts
* Compile data from multiple sources to develop detailed financial models
* Present investment research findings, ideas, and recommendations to portfolio managers
* Participate in ad hoc/official creditor committee meetings as appropriate



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

* 3-7 years of experience in restructuring, distressed credit, special situations at:
1. Buy-side firm or sell-side desk covering credit or other special situations, High Yield a plus.
2. Investment bank or Consulting firm focused on restructuring, turnarounds, and M&A
3. Previous Law Firm or Public Accounting experience in addition to restructuring / M&A advisory, a plus.
* Ability and willingness to cover a wide variety of companies and sectors with a cross capital structure focus as opportunities arise
* Strong analytical and organizational skills
* Ability to build detailed financial models
* Previous experience with credit restructuring and negotiations.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to articulate financial analysis and recommendations
* Desire to work in a market-driven environment
* Bachelor's degree required, an MBA, CFA, CPA or JD is a plus
* This position will be located in Short Hills, New Jersey.

What makes FMA desirable?

We provide a hands-on, dynamic, and professional environment. Every investment professional has the ability and mandate to impact portfolios and investment performance. We work collaboratively and balance independent work with thorough feedback and mentoring. We strive to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and appropriately, with a 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:

* Three weeks paid time off the first year
* Medical, dental and vision insurance
* 401(k) Retirement Plan with 75% company match, up to the IRS limits
* Employee Stock Investment Program
* Tuition Assistance Program
* Purchase of company funds with no sales charge

We believe that being a good corporate citizen is good business. To us, corporate citizenship means being accountable, serving our clients, being an employer of choice, managing our environmental impact, and supporting our communities. An emphasis on corporate citizenship is embedded in our culture and values, and is an important element of how we achieve success.

We are also committed to your learning and development with resources focused around Experience, Exposure, and Education, to help you achieve your professional development goals. Take some time to, meet some of our people, and see what it means to say, I AM Franklin Templeton.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for 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. We invite you to visit us at http://www.franklintempletoncareers.com/ to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.

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