Franklin Templeton Investments

Financial Analyst

Franklin Templeton Investments$95K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in finance, economics, real estate, or business.
  • 1-3 years of experience in commercial real estate, investment management, or related fields.
  • Strong financial modeling skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with ARGUS Enterprise preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex analyses into clear conclusions.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support portfolio-level analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
  • Evaluate prospective investments for alignment with portfolio objectives.
  • Prepare and review financial analyses and performance reports.
  • Assist in analyzing new investments to ensure they meet portfolio goals.
  • Monitor property and portfolio performance against budgets and objectives.
  • Enhance portfolio models and forecasting tools for decision-making.
  • Coordinate with Asset Management and appraisers on property valuations.

Benefits

  • Generous health care coverage for employees and families.
  • Comprehensive 401K plan.
  • Company-sponsored volunteer opportunities and individual volunteer time off.
  • Parental leave and childcare programs.
  • Discount purchase programs for employees.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

The Senior Analyst will be a key member of the Portfolio Management team, supporting the management and execution of investment strategy across a diversified fund. The role provides broad exposure to portfolio management, acquisitions, asset management, financing, dispositions, valuations, and client reporting.

Primary responsibilities include:
  • Support portfolio-level analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision-making, including portfolio construction, investment pacing, liquidity, concentration, and risk analysis.
  • Evaluate prospective investments to determine alignment with portfolio objectives, including return requirements, market and sector exposure, tenant and lease rollover, concentration, and overall portfolio fit.
  • Prepare and review portfolio-level financial analyses, performance reports, client materials, and internal management reporting.
  • Assist with the analysis of new investments to ensure that the opportunity meets the goals and objectives of the portfolio, including market reviews, analyzing rollover exposure, confirming return thresholds and assessing concentration risks.
  • Monitor property and portfolio performance relative to budgets, business plans, underwriting, and investment objectives; identify key trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Maintain and enhance portfolio models, forecasts, cash flow projections, and other analytical tools used to support portfolio management decisions.
  • Coordinate with Asset Management and third-party appraisers in connection with property valuations, operating budgets, business plans, and quarterly portfolio reviews.
  • Support financing, refinancing, disposition, and other capital markets transactions.
  • Maintain historical portfolio and peer data, and prepare recurring competitive set updates benchmarking performance, strategy, investment activity, and positioning relative to peers.
  • Partner with colleagues across Portfolio Management, Acquisitions, Asset Management, Research, Finance, and Client Capital Management In portfolio initiatives and special projects.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; degree in finance, economics, real estate, business, or a related discipline preferred.
  • 1-3 years of relevant experience in commercial real estate, investment management, investment banking, financial services, or a related field.
  • Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with ARGUS Enterprise preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex analysis into clear conclusions.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Candidate should be proactive and self-motivated. Strong work ethic, integrity and commitment to meet deadlines are essential candidate attributes.


If based in New York, the base salary range for this position is USD $95,000 - $110,000. Actual base salary offered will be determined by several components including but not limited to the candidate's experience, job-related knowledge, and qualifications. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role. Total compensation may vary based on role, location, and individual performance. For roles located outside of Los Angeles, please disregard the posted salary range as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on the local market.

We offer generous benefits designed with the health and financial welfare of our employees and their families in mind, including highly competitive and expansive health care coverage, a comprehensive 401K, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, individual volunteer time off, parental leave and childcare programs, as well as other benefits and discount purchase programs.

About Franklin Templeton Investments

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