Junior Research Associate - Emerging Market Equities

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward‑thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting‑edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long‑term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

We are seeking a Junior Research Associate to join our Emerging Market Equities team. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the research and analysis of companies’ business and financial positions in India. This includes evaluations of cash flow, balance sheets, and income statements, as well as compiling data from multiple sources and developing financial models.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?
 

• Collaborate with senior research analysts to conduct end-to-end research, analyze equity investment opportunities, and evaluate stocks and sectors.

• Participate in interactions with company management, industry experts, and conduct channel checks alongside research analysts.

• Assist in the fundamental analysis of publicly listed companies across multiple sectors in India.

• Prepare financial statements databases and assist in analyzing pertinent investment information for assigned companies.

• Develop detailed financial models, research reports, and actionable insights on assigned coverage companies.

• Present analysis and recommendations to the research and investment team, both in written and oral formats, and regularly update the team on any changes to forecasts or recommendations.

• Analyze and interpret economic developments, macroeconomic trends, and political factors impacting the assigned coverage.

• Stay updated on the global investment climate, market conditions, and economic environment.

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

• Proficient in fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and financial statement evaluation. 

• 2–6 years of research or investment experience in Mutual Fund/ Insurance / Sell Side with a strong understanding of the Indian market, sector Agnostic role.

• Skilled in building and interpreting financial models.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Proficiency in Arabic is a plus.

• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications and Bloomberg.

• MBA (Top Tier 1) / CA - Rank Holding

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timings - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• Annual recognition program
• Volunteer services and paid time off for volunteering
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Located in the heart of Mumbai in the One International Centre, with spectacular views of the buzzing city
• Walking distance of 100 meters from Western/Central railway station, accessible by road and local rail from all parts of the city

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.