Franklin Templeton - Private Debt Associate

Benefit Street Partners (BSP):

Benefit Street Partners (BSP) is owned by Franklin Templeton, a diversified firm that spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. With clients in over 150 countries and offices on six continents, youll get exposed to different cultures, people, and business development happening around the world.

Benefit Street Partners operates independently as a Specialist Investment Manager and is a leading credit-focused alternative asset management firm. Established in 2008, the BSP platform manages funds for institutions, high-net-worth and retail investors across various strategies including: private/opportunistic debt, liquid loans, high yield, special situations, long-short liquid credit and commercial real estate debt. These complementary strategies leverage the proprietary sourcing, analytical, operational and compliance capabilities that encompass BSPs robust institutional platform.

Visit www.benefitstreetpartners.com to learn more about our company and investment strategies.

What is the Team responsible for?

BSP is seeking a bright, articulate, detail-oriented individual to join the Private Debt team. The successful candidate will take a central role in supporting the evaluation, structuring and negotiation of our private debt transactions, as well as in the monitoring of our investments. As a member of the firms investment team, the Associate will be involved in all aspects of the investing process including due diligence, execution, and portfolio management. Our associates work with a small deal team in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment and have constant interaction with the most senior members of the firm, as well as the senior management of our portfolio companies.

What is an Associate responsible for?

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Modeling and valuation of potential investment opportunities

- Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses used to support the underwriting of potential investments ideas and theses

- Supporting the transaction due diligence and closing processes

- Preparing detailed investment committee memoranda

- Managing existing investments

- Assisting in structuring transactions

- Understanding key credit documentation and deal terms

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

- 2+ years of investment banking or related experience, preferably with some leveraged finance or with debt/credit analysis

- Strong academic record

- Expert analytical and financial modeling skills

- Outstanding interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST