Product Strategy and Development - Undergrad Intern

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. And our welcoming, respectful and inclusive culture provides opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern – Job Posting

Department Title: Undergrad Intern – Product Strategy & Development

Please read before applying:

Start Date: All interns must start in office and in person on May 4, 2026.

Anticipated End Date: August 14, 2026 – All interns must be in office and in person on their last day to return equipment. Interns must be located in the same location throughout the duration of their internship and are prohibited from returning laptop/equipment to a different office location or shipping their equipment back.

Position Summary: 

At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomes.  We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge.  Over 10,000 employees working in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 160 countries. For more than 70 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills, and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic undergraduate student for a Summer Internship position with our Product Strategy & Development team in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This internship position is designed for undergraduate students who have an interest in investing. The internship will last approximately 12 weeks.

The Product Strategy & Development team is at the forefront of shaping Franklin Templeton’s investment offerings. We play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, competitive, and client-centric solutions that evolve with market dynamics. By combining deep research with disciplined product development, we drive strategic initiatives that influence every stage of the product lifecycle—from ideation to launch to refinement. Our data-driven approach and commitment to excellence empower us to anticipate industry shifts and deliver impactful outcomes for investors worldwide. If you're passionate about turning insights into action and want to be part of a team that defines the future of investment products, this is where your journey begins.

Team Culture:

• Flexible Work Environment: We embrace a hybrid model that allows team members to work both remotely and in-office, promoting balance and autonomy.
• Collaborative Spirit: Cross-functional collaboration is at the heart of what we do. You’ll work closely with distribution and investment teams to gain insights on our products.
• Impactful Research: Interns are encouraged to pursue independent research projects that drive real business outcomes and inform strategic decisions.
• Supportive Mentorship: Our “buddy” system pairs you with a dedicated team member who provides guidance, feedback, and a sounding board for your ideas—ensuring you’re never working in isolation.
• Empowered Voices: We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. Interns are invited to share insights and challenge assumptions, with their contributions shaping the direction of our research and strategy.

An intern in this department can expect to learn:

• Researching skills
• How to conduct and present research
• What goes into making a strong product
• What are the different types of investment vehicles
• What are the different considerations that go into road-mapping and executing product events (fund launches, mergers, closures)

Key Responsibilities Can Include:

This internship offers a unique opportunity to learn about Product Strategy from an industry leader. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Maintain, structure, and assemble databases across multiple dimensions at various granularities (e.g., demographics, customers, products, transactions).
• Collect and clean data from numerous and diverse internal and external systems and sources enabling market, regulatory, industry, competitor, and investment trends to be identified
• Design, develop, and implement innovative reports/dashboards using Excel, Access, Tableau or similar applications.
• Document and maintain operational procedures and processes relating to analytical and reporting processes.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the rest of the team.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Rising undergraduate student in his/her second or third year of university
• Proficient computer skills and highly proficient at MS Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication as well as presentation skills
• Solid analytical skills and attention to detail
• Eagerness to learn and a desire to be a team player
• Ability to work Independently
• Flexibility and willingness to perform various ad-hoc assignments
• Interest in, and understanding of, data management, data analysis, and concepts including data modeling and transformations

Ready to make moves? Apply today!

Please be sure to attach your resume when submitting your application. Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to each applicant individually. If you're interested in more than one internship, we encourage you to apply to all positions that align with your interests.

This is a full-time internship where students will work approximately 35 (dependent on state/location) hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $24 (dependent on location and function) CAD per hour. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. 

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. 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.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and 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. 

If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.