Equity Analyst - (Financials – Developed Markets Asia) page is loaded## Equity Analyst - (Financials – Developed Markets Asia)locations: London, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 867056**About the Department**Putnam Investments, a Franklin Templeton investment team, is a diversified, equity-only asset manager with roots dating back to 1937. We manage a range of active equity portfolios with a focus on stock-specific opportunities. Our approach — stock-driven rather than style-driven — is designed to produce consistent outperformance, regardless of the market environment. As of December 31, 2025, the Putnam equity team managed over $162 billion in assets under management. We offer a range of strategies across styles and geographies in a number of vehicles to meet the investment needs of our global investors. Available vehicles include mutual funds, institutional separate accounts, SMA/model portfolios, ETFs, CITs, and UCITS.**About the Opportunity**Putnam is hiring an **Equity Analyst to cover Asian Financials.** The analyst will research a wide range of companies in the financials sector. The goal of the analyst is to develop deep and differentiated insights leading to high conviction investment opportunities. These conclusions are derived from a creative, thorough, and iterative research process.**How You Will Add Value****Primary Responsibilities*** Conduct creative, differentiated fundamental research* Develop in-depth expertise on the sector and launch ratings on names based on alpha opportunities* Build and maintain detailed, specific, complete financial models with projections* Communicate rationale for company/sector recommendations to portfolio managers, as well as sector themes and broader investment insights drawn from research work* Actively monitor sector and communicate important changes in your views a timely manner**What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role**Experience, Education & Certifications* Equity Analyst with proven industry experience* Experience covering Asian Financials* MBA or CFA beneficial, or progress towards* Outstanding financial, fundamental, strategic, and communication skills* Ability to articulate and present complex information in an understandable format* Comfortable with developing conviction and expressing strong opinions, often in situations where there is a time and/or information constraint.* Demonstrated passion for stocks and companies* Motivated to join a team and have impact* Strong work ethic and a high level of curiosityWhen you become part of Franklin Templeton, you’ll join a company dedicated to progress. A company that doesn’t settle. One where we pursue our ambitions with energy and persistence. That’s why it’s so important that we empower and encourage the progress of our employees. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture – to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while contributing to ours.At Franklin Templeton, we embrace individual differences and value experience and perspectives brought by talent from around the world. And, although we are all different, we all have one thing in common – we are dedicated to what we do.So whether you’re just starting your career journey, are well on your way, or are seeking a new direction, you’'ll find the support you need to grow your career with us.**Come, join us, and help us shape the future of the global asset management industry!**
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