About This Role
Franklin Templeton India is hiring fresher Investment Analysts for its Equity Investment team. Franklin Templeton is a $1.4 trillion global asset manager. Franklin Templeton's India operations include a SEBI-registered mutual fund managing ₹1.2 lakh crore+ in assets across equity, debt, and hybrid funds. You will work on stock selection and portfolio construction for Franklin Templeton's India equity mutual funds.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct fundamental equity research on Indian listed companies: business model analysis, competitive positioning, and management quality assessment
- Build and maintain DCF, SOTP, and earnings-based valuation models for potential portfolio investments
- Track quarterly results of portfolio holdings and watchlist companies: earnings quality analysis and forecast revision
- Attend management meetings, factory visits, and investor conferences to gather primary investment insights
- Perform sector analysis: value chain mapping, industry structure assessment, and regulatory environment monitoring
- Contribute stock ideas and investment thesis presentations to Franklin Templeton India's portfolio management team
Requirements & Skills
- MBA (Finance) from a premier institution or CFA Level I cleared (2025/2026 batch)
- Strong fundamental equity analysis skills: competitive moat, management quality, and DCF valuation
- Passion for long-term equity investing and Indian stock markets
- Good written communication for investment thesis documentation
- CFA pursuit is highly encouraged — Franklin Templeton pays for all three CFA levels
Benefits & Work Conditions
- Competitive investment analyst salary with Franklin Templeton annual bonus
- Franklin Templeton pays all three CFA examination fees for its investment professionals
- Direct portfolio management exposure from early in your career
- Hybrid work with Franklin Templeton's modern India offices
- Access to global research databases: Bloomberg, FactSet, and Morningstar Direct
About the Company
Franklin Templeton is a global asset manager with $1.4 trillion in AUM and 9,000+ employees in 35 countries. Franklin Templeton India, headquartered in Chennai, runs one of India's established asset management companies — managing equity funds like Franklin India Bluechip Fund and Franklin India Prima Fund that have delivered long-term wealth creation for Indian retail investors.
How to Apply
Apply at franklintempletoncareers.com and search for Investment Analyst or Equity Research roles in India.