BSP Portfolio Analytics Business Analyst

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, you’ll 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 BSP’s robust institutional platform.

Visit www.benefitstreetpartners.com to learn more about our company and investment strategies. 

Alcentra is one of the largest European alternative credit managers, with global expertise in senior secured loans, high yield bonds, private credit, structure credit, special situations, and multi-strategy credit strategies.

The Benefit Street Partners / Alcentra platform is a leading global alternative credit manager with assets across the credit spectrum. We have extensive experience deploying capital through multiple business cycles with the objective of delivering on the investment goals of our investors—both institutions and high-net-worth investors.

What is Portfolio Analytics Team responsible for?

BSP/Alcentra is seeking to hire an intelligent, tech-savvy, and highly motivated individual to join the Portfolio Analytics team. The Portfolio Analytics team provides support across various departments, including Business Development, Investor Relations, and the Investment Teams. This role will primarily focus on data collection and analysis, reporting and visualizations, database management, and support for various business teams with technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have relevant technology experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills. 

What are the ongoing responsibilities of BSP Portfolio Analytics Business Analyst?

• Optimize, maintain, and modify existing dashboards and ETL workflows for enhanced performance and usability

• Help develop new calculation and automation processes in Alteryx, SQL, or Python

• Maintain database objects (tables, views, stored procedures) using SQL 

• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to understand pain points and identify areas for improvement  

• Actively participate in automation projects to address business needs

• Analyze current business processes and gather project requirements

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

• One of more of:

  • Strong database skills with solid SQL expertise

  • Python for data analysis or automation

  • Proficiency in Alteryx

• Data visualization experience in Tableau or Power BI

• Proficiency in utilizing SharePoint, Power Automate, and Power Apps

• Hands-on experience with cloud solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a strong plus

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion with strong attention to detail 

• Motivated, self-starter with strong analytical skills, and an ability to grasp new concepts quickly 

• 2+ years of relevant work experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or related fields 

• Basic understanding of investments and alternative asset management 

• Team player with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels within the firm 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience 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, 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.

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

*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. 

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