Equity Research Analyst - (Technology/Communications Sector)

$140,000 - $200,000/Yr

F1104 Franklin Advisers, Inc. - San Mateo, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

San Mateo, CA

About the position

The Equity Research Analyst position at Franklin Templeton involves conducting in-depth fundamental analysis of companies within the technology and communications sectors. The role requires interfacing with various industry contacts and making informed buy and sell recommendations to fund managers, contributing to the firm's investment strategies and client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough fundamental analysis of companies in the technology/communications sector.
• Interface with company management, sell-side analysts, competitors, customers, and other industry contacts.
• Make buy and sell recommendations of financial company stocks to general and sector fund managers.

Requirements

• 8 - 12 years of equity research experience covering the technology and communications sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field of study.
• Coverage of multiple industries within technology and communications is a plus.
• MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build and maintain detailed financial models.
• Outstanding work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work well on a team.
• Ability to consume, distill large quantities of information and develop insights from vast sources of information, including research reports, industry news, daily news publications, company press releases, etc.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience covering multiple industries within technology and communications.
• Advanced degree such as an MBA.

Benefits

• 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
• Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
• Onsite fitness center and recreation center (only applicable at certain locations)
• Onsite cafeteria (only applicable at certain locations)