Alcentra is owned by Franklin Templeton, a dynamic 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, you’ll get exposed to different cultures, people, and business development happening around the world.
Alcentra operates independently as a Specialist Investment Manager and is headquartered in London, with offices in New York, Boston, Tokyo and Hong Kong. We are a leading, global asset management firm specializing in the sub-investment grade debt markets, experts in credit management, private credit, and structured credit strategies. Our investors include pension funds, insurance companies, government agencies, banks, wealth managers and high net worth individuals.
Visit www.alcentra.com to learn more who we are.
About BSP-Alcentra
Benefit Street Partners (BSP), founded in 2008 in partnership with Providence Equity, is a credit- focused investment firm that has grown to over 192 investment professionals and 553 employees. It specializes in identifying opportunities across corporate and real estate credit markets.
Since becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton in 2019, BSP has expanded its reach with offices in 8 locations and approximately $90 billion in assets under management (including affiliate Alcentra and Apera), offering strategies in private credit, special situations, CLOs & structured credit, and commercial real estate.
We are looking for an Intern to join the Franklin Templeton office in Seoul. This role will provide support to BSP-Alcentra Korea team, in terms of market research and analysis, mapping key clients, process enhancements and fundraising support. The Internship will last for 6 months ideally from January 2026 to June 2026.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?
Market Research and Analysis
The intern will help conduct market research and analysis on investment opportunities, helping the team stay informed about the latest trends and developments within APAC/South Korea
Mapping Key Clients in the Region
The intern will assist in mapping out key clients across the APAC region. This involves researching and identifying potential clients, which will help our team better understand the market landscape and more effectively target the right clients
Process Enhancements
The intern will help enhance the current opportunity tracking process by creating a consolidated spreadsheet/database across the APAC team where all engagements are recorded and opportunities easily tracked
Fundraising Support
Includes preparation for client events, roadshows, and managing pipelines and meeting notes
What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
University students in 3rd grade (junior) or above
Good finance knowledge and flexibility in working hours (i.e. communication with HQ in NY)
Keen interest in developing a career in financial services and fundraising market
Prior knowledge in alternative investments, private debt/credit markets would be a plus
Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Proficiency in English and Korean
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsible, team-player, meticulous and detailed-oriented
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. 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.
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.
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