Research Associate

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 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 add value to 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.

Base Salary $80,000 to $100,000 plus Bonus

Primary Responsibilities :

• Assist in evaluating and assessing opportunities in existing and new investments across below investment grade asset classes; (performing through distressed).
• Maintain credit opinions, develop well-researched fundamental short and long-term outlook and relative value assessments of sector responsibilities.
• Provide responses to inquiries from marketing, RFP, product management, distribution, and clients.
• Maintain and update models, analytics, valuation, and risk reports.
• Maintain broad knowledge of financial markets, current events, and global / U.S. economies and analyze their impact on portfolios.
• Proactively develop and foster relationships with industry contacts to ensure constant flow of information.
• Provide input into portfolio management decisions relating to security selection, liquidity, and pace of execution.

Job Specifications :

Education / Experience :

This position requires an individual who possesses the personal attributes and the professional experience consistent with the Firm'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

Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimer :

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Firm.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000