Junior Research Associate

Franklin Templeton; Mumbai City; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Educational assistance for continuing/

Medical, Life and Personal Accident保险

Life insurance

Employee stock investment plan (ESIP)

Annual recognition programme

Volunteer services and paid time off

Job summary

Franklin Templeton, Mumbai, seeks a Junior Research Associate to support research and analysis of companies’ financial positions in India. You will evaluate cash flow, balance sheets, and income statements, and build robust financial models to derive actionable insights.

The role involves collaborating with senior analysts, engaging with management and industry experts, and delivering investment recommendations to the team. Strong modeling and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fundamental research

Quantitative analysis

Financial statement evaluation

Financial modeling

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Interpersonal communication

Bloomberg

Microsoft Office

Education

MBA or CA - Rank Holding

Tools

Bloomberg

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified 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 offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

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

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.

_ 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 programme

• 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

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

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.

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