Trader / Analyst – High Yield (Brandywine Global)

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. For more information about our firm and products, please visit www.brandywineglobal.com or visit us on Twitter @BrandywineGIM.
 

About the Opportunity

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 5 days per week.

What are the 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.

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

• 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.

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 rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed 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

• Demonstrates values and ethics aligned to BGIM and is looked to for guidance on standards and norms
• Follows through on commitments
• Viewed as direct and truthful
• Shows consistency between words and actions
• Keeps confidences

Take Ownership

• Feels a sense of personal responsibility in seeing tasks to completion
• Works and thinks like a team member – owns their responsibilities while also considering the enterprise impact
• Takes personal accountability for decisions, actions, and outcomes
• Takes an active role in managing their own career development

Be Curious. Challenge Conventional Thinking

• Introduces new ways of looking at problems
• Experiments and finds new solutions
• Has the courage to push back and ask questions that advance the group’s thinking

Debate with an Open Mind

• Uses compelling arguments in representing own interests while actively seeking to understand different perspectives
• Steps up to address difficult issues, says what needs to be said
• Champions an idea or position despite dissent or political risk

Build Strong Diverse Relationships

• Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. This includes diversity in the broadest sense – diversity of thought and functional expertise in addition to race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation
• Builds effective formal and informal relationships inside and outside the organization – including co-workers, clients, vendors, and parent company, FT
• Draws upon multiple relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how
• Embraces the spirit of collegiality, mutual respect, and teamwork

Strive for Balance

• Prioritizes business needs with an understanding of personal reality
• Understands and considers competing agendas and priorities within the firm when making decisions

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