Intern (Private Markets/ APAC Wealth)

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients success.

We are looking for an Intern to join the Franklin Templeton Private Markets team supporting APAC Wealth, based in Singapore. The intern will work with the regional team on market intelligence, product and platform analysis, sales enablement, fund onboarding, marketing initiatives and process improvements. This role offers broad exposure to private equity, private credit, private real estate and private infrastructure, and to the wealth channels through which these strategies are distributed across Asia Pacific.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position

Market Research And Analysis

Conduct research on private markets trends, investor needs, wealth channels and competitor activity across Asia Pacific. Provide insights to support product positioning, market development and commercial priorities.

Product And Commercial Support

Support the team across private equity, private credit, private real estate and private infrastructure strategies. Assist with product comparisons, launch planning, fund selection and approval materials, pipeline reviews and responses to internal or external client enquiries.

Sales Enablement and Client Engagement:Collaborate with regional sales, client service teams and specialist investment managers to support asset-raising efforts. Help prepare briefing notes, presentations, talking points, frequently asked questions, due-diligence materials and follow-up actions for client meetings, roadshows, training sessions and industry events.

Marketing and Investor Education: Assist in developing clear, audience-friendly content such as market updates, product summaries, infographics and educational materials that help relationship managers and wealth investors understand private market strategies.

Fund Onboarding and Client Support:Assist with onboarding open-ended and closed-end fund offerings. Help gather data and documentation, respond to internal and external client enquiries, and coordinate follow-ups across relevant teams.

Strategic Projects and Team Collaboration:Support projects involving regional sales, client service, product, investment, marketing, legal, compliance and operations teams. This may include resolving onboarding issues, entering new markets and supporting new product launches.

What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful

• A current undergraduate, ideally in finance, economics, business, data analytics, marketing or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of finance and a strong interest in private markets, wealth management and the broader financial services industry.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to turn information into concise and useful insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualisation, infographics or digital marketing would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in an Asian language would be an advantage.
• Organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative and willing to learn in a fast-paced regional team environment.
  
  

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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