Job Description

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 to learn more about our company and investment strategies.What is the Fund Administration & Oversight Lead Analyst responsible for?Benefit Street Partners ("BSP") is a leading credit-focused alternative asset management firm with approximately $77 billion in assets under management. 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. BSPs operational headquarters are located in Boston, MA and support the investment team located in New York, NY.BSP is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. that, together with its various subsidiaries, operates as Franklin Templeton. Together we are dedicated to delivering strong results and exceptional service to clients, team members and business partners. For over 65 years, Franklin Templetons success has been a direct result of the talent, skills, and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.This group already has significant AUM, and it is envisioned that there is the potential for new fund vehicles to be formed over the next year. With this aggressive growth, it will be the mission of the Lead Analyst to contribute to the increased demands placed on the finance team with an emphasis on the quality and professionalism of the work product. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to focus on the credit, private debt funds and gain additional experience to all other investment products from both an accounting and operational standpoint.What are the ongoing responsibilities of Fund Administration & Oversight Lead Analyst?Reconciliation of monthly and quarterly NAV packages to fund administrator, including break investigation and resolutionQuarterly financial reporting (including SEC reporting) review; assistance with audit related processesOversee 3rd party managed services team to maintain shadow booksInternal daily cash management and reporting, including break investigation and resolutionManagement reporting, board reporting, and other ad-hoc project workAssist with gathering supporting documentation for the internal control (Sarbanes Oxley, or SOX) reportingInteract effectively and liaise with multiple groups, including but not limited to: 3rd party Administrators, Loan Agents, Custodians, Tax, Operations and Project Management OfficeWhat ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?3-5 years of experience working in financial services. Experience with public funds (BDCs) a plus.Experience in working with debt instruments (including but not limited to bank debt, bonds, equity, and derivative instruments) preferably in a hedge fund or private equity environmentExperience in reconciliation of NAV and portfolio data a plus, including but not limited to reconciliation of investment positions, investment income/profit/loss, cash activitiesQualified chartered accountant - ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent.Experience with or working knowledge of accounting and trade systemsAbility to take ownership/responsibility of work product and meet deadlinesProficient knowledge of Excel and PowerPointOutstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and with external partners.Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM ISTExperience 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, theres 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 lifes adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.*Most benefits vary by location. Ask your recruiter about benefits in your country.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.Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to . In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.

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