Liquidity Research Analyst - Fixed-Income Markets

Franklin Templeton; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) with match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Western Asset Management, part of Franklin Templeton, seeks a Research Analyst to join its liquidity research teams in New York. You will partner with portfolio managers, traders, risk, and operations to manage daily liquidity across fixed‑income portfolios, at the intersection of markets, cash forecasting, and portfolio construction.

The role requires 5+ years in asset management or liquidity analytics, CFA desig­nation desirable, and strong Bloomberg/Excel skills with Python/SQL/R as a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within asset management, fixed‑income research, trading, portfolio analytics, treasury/cash management, or liquidity/risk analytics.
• CFA designation highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of fixed‑income markets and instruments, including rates, credit, funding markets, and the drivers of market liquidity.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg and Excel; experience with data/analytics tools such as Python, SQL, R, VBA, Power BI/Tableau, or similar is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey technical concepts to portfolio managers, traders, and cross‑functional partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytics, research, and decision support related to funding, cash balances, liquid instruments, and liquidity risk.
• Support daily liquidity management across fixed‑income portfolios with portfolio managers, traders, risk, and operations.
• Help ensure portfolios meet liquidity guidelines and support trade execution readiness.
• Contribute to enhancements to liquidity toolkit and processes.
• Collaborate with risk and compliance on regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain ongoing professional development to stay current on market developments.

Skills

Credit analysis

Fixed-income markets knowledge

Data analysis

Bloomberg

Excel

Python/SQL/R

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Excel

Python

SQL

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

Western Asset Management, part of Franklin Templeton, seeks a Research Analyst to join its liquidity research teams in New York. You will partner with portfolio managers, traders, risk, and operations to manage daily liquidity across fixed‑income portfolios, at the intersection of markets, cash forecasting, and portfolio construction.

The role requires 5+ years in asset management or liquidity analytics, CFA desig­nation desirable, and strong Bloomberg/Excel skills with Python/SQL/R as a plus.