Benefit Street Partners: a global leader in alternative credit

Benefit Street Partners (BSP) is an alternative credit pioneer that seeks to deliver attractive returns through its relationships, specialist expertise and global reach. We focus exclusively on credit, building deep expertise across direct lending, structured credit, liquid credit, special situations, infrastructure debt and real estate.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers, we benefit from institutional scale and resources while retaining full investment and day-to-day operational independence. This enables us to combine specialist focus with global reach, offering solutions-driven strategies to meet long-term client needs.

Visit www.bspcredit.com to learn more about our company.

We are looking for an Intern to join the Franklin Templeton office in Seoul. This role will provide support to BSP 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 February 2026 to July 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

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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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