Equity Research Analyst – Biotech/Pharmaceutical - Ft. Lauderdale

About the position At Franklin Templeton , we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! About the Department The Templeton Global Equity Group believes in a forward-looking and price disciplined approach to investing that focuses on company fundamentals as the driver of value creation will generate superior returns for clients over the long term. We call our approach “compound value” to reflect the importance of combining these key elements into our assessment of all investment opportunities. Position Summary: We are currently seeking a Senior Equity Research Analyst to cover the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors . The ideal Analyst will have 8 to 12 years of related experience as a Senior Equity Research Analyst in fundamental analysis covering the biopharma sectors , will be a creative thinker, and have direct experience making price-based investment recommendations as a trusted partner in the equity investment process. We will consider candidates with a variety of backgrounds such as institutional portfolio management and hedge funds. This position will be based in Fort Lauderdale , Florida . Templeton is part of Franklin Templeton and a leading global investment organization with a rigorous valuation methodology and a singular culture, philosophy, and process.

Responsibilities

• Independently identify and evaluate profitable investment opportunities amongst listed in the US and broader Americas.
• Conduct thorough fundamental analysis of a company’s business and financial position, including cash flow analysis, balance sheet and income statement evaluations, and draw insightful conclusions.
• Communicate and advocate for investment opportunities verbally and through written research reports.
• Contribution to relevant equity portfolios as a team member

Requirements

• 8-12 years of fundamental equity research experience covering the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors as an equity analyst .
• Strong numeric, analytical and investment skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong investment performance track record
• Bachelor's degree and CFA required.
• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work full time in the United States w ithout the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA preferred .
• Buy-Side Equity Research experience with similar coverage.

Benefits

• 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 an annual discretionary 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.
• Three weeks paid time off the first year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
• Employee Stock Investment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
• Onsite fitness center and recreation center
• Onsite cafeteria

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