Job Description

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.
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Company Overview
BSP-Alcentra is an international expert in credit management, private credit and structured credit strategies and one of the largest global credit and private debt managers. As of 31st May 2025, the combined platform manages $78 billion in assets under management (AUM) and has expertise in Senior Secured Loans, Direct Lending, Structured Credit, Special Situations, High Yield Bonds, Multi-Strategy Credit, and Commercial Real Estate. The global team totals 498, with 167 investment professionals. BSP-Alcentra is a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. that, together with its various subsidiaries, operates as Franklin Templeton.
Role Overview
On the Liquid Credit team, you will be exposed to both European Loans and High-Yield Bonds. An Intern in this team will work closely with the Analysts and gain direct exposure to the running of a fixed-income asset manager. Your learning experience will be built around the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of an Analyst's role, from bottom-up credit research of a new name, to maintaining and updating the financial models of existing names as well as everything in between.
Strong Excel skills are highly useful, as are communication skills and during your placement you will have access to a Bloomberg terminal and be taught how to get the most out of it.
Please note that our internships run for a period of 12 months, with the successful candidate expected to start around June 2026.
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
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.
*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 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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