Credit Analyst; Fixed Income – IG & HY Corporates

Credit Analyst (Fixed Income – IG & HY Corporates)

Join Franklin Templeton as a Credit Analyst and contribute to our Fixed Income investment strategy, evaluating both investment grade and high yield corporate securities.

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income (FTFI) seeks a motivated credit investor to join our US Corporate Credit Research team. Reporting to the Head of Credit Research, the analyst will work primarily with the High Yield and Investment Grade teams, cover one or more industries, perform fundamental analysis on companies and make investment recommendations. The role is based in either New York, Boston, or San Mateo.

• Conduct in‑depth fundamental credit analysis on investment grade and high yield corporates, including capital structure analysis, financial modeling, and covenant review.
• Identify key industry drivers and develop forward‑looking models.
• Assess relative value within a company’s capital structure and versus peers.
• Publish clear, concise investment recommendations on new issues and secondary market ideas.
• Develop relationships with management teams, sell‑side analysts, and rating agencies.
• Examine environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts on long‑term fundamentals.

• 5‑7 years of credit experience at a buy‑side or sell‑side institution analyzing corporates.
• Excellent financial modeling skills and Bloomberg proficiency.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, willing to collaborate across multiple offices.
• Bachelor’s degree required; an MBA or CFA is a plus.

Along with base compensation, other components include discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, health insurance and additional perks. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $165,000 to $185,000.

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