Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Franklin Templeton
Job overview
The Analyst - Investor Relations at Franklin Templeton supports communication between the company and investors, playing a strategic role in investor relations and corporate development to enhance company engagement and strategy.
Responsibilities and impact
The analyst prepares earnings materials, manages shareholder engagement, tracks industry and peer data, supports equity research and credit rating agency relationships, maintains reporting dashboards, coordinates investor events, and contributes to improving the investor relations program.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $105,000 to $120,000 plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) with match, comprehensive healthcare, stock investment program, paid time off, and other wellness and educational benefits.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree, 2+ years of Wall Street or investor relations experience, strong Microsoft and market data skills, financial analysis knowledge, communication skills, and preferably asset management experience.
Career development
Franklin Templeton provides learning resources, career development programs, and reimbursement for education expenses to support employee growth.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture focused on employee well-being, diversity, and work-life balance.
Company information
Franklin Templeton is a global asset management and fintech firm with a diverse workforce and a focus on innovative investment solutions.
Team overview
The analyst will join the Investor Relations team, a strategic function supporting communication with investors and senior management.
Job location and travel
This is a full-time, onsite position based in New York, requiring Monday through Friday office presence.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines strategic communications with financial expertise and involves direct interaction with senior management and external financial communities.
Company overview
Franklin Templeton is a global investment management organization that provides asset management services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. They generate revenue through management fees, advisory fees, and distribution fees from their diverse range of mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment products. Founded in 1947 by Rupert H. Johnson Sr., the company has a rich history of growth and acquisitions, including the notable purchase of Legg Mason in 2020, which significantly expanded their investment capabilities and global reach.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in investor relations, financial analysis, and strategic communication, emphasizing your experience with earnings materials, investor presentations, and shareholder engagement.
Focus on showcasing your skills in cross-functional collaboration, preparing detailed financial disclosures, and managing relationships with equity research analysts and credit rating agencies, as these are core to the role.
Apply through multiple channels such as Franklin Templeton's official careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant financial industry job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Franklin Templeton Investor Relations team members or related finance professionals; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company earnings calls, asking about their experience with investor engagement strategies, or expressing interest in the firm’s market positioning.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'investor relations,' 'financial analysis,' 'earnings commentary,' 'shareholder engagement,' 'FactSet,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to pass initial screenings.
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