Investment Associate (Quantitative Research) - 862786

Franklin Templeton is a global investment manager managing over $1.4T in assets under management and providing investment solutions to clients in more than 160 countries. We employ over 9,000 employees working in 60 offices and 34 countries around the world. Our mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. For over 70 years, our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills, persistence, and dedication of our global team.

Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions is an investment management unit of Franklin Templeton managing in excess of $87 billion across a variety of mutual funds and other investment vehicles. Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions is a leader in multi-asset, quantitative, and hedged solutions, leveraging a global network of investment teams to offer innovative and diversified strategies. With a focus on long-term investing, we combine deep research, active management, and data-driven insights to create solutions which seek to meet the evolving needs of investors worldwide. brings together more than six decades of investment experience offering in-depth expertise in managing global, U.S., sector and thematic equity strategies across the style and market-capitalization spectrum. We believe that attractive risk-adjusted returns can be achieved over time by using a team-oriented collaborative approach and disciplined, bottom-up fundamental research.

About the Opportunity

The Investment Associate role is a three-year term position designed to support new graduates in connecting their personal passions and strengths to the mission and principles of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions (FTIS). Associates will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions while developing their professional expertise.

The Investment Associate will be responsible for executing innovative quantitative projects to support our multi-asset investment strategies, including developing alpha signals, enhancing our investment risk models, and supporting our ability advise clients on strategic asset allocation.  The Associate will contribute meaningful research and back-end code to our investment platform, MosaiQ. This position will be located in our Boston office and requires in-office attendance of four days per week.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of this role?

• Develop quantitative research and software applications in Python to support our investment platform, MosaiQ  
• Work closely with senior analysts and portfolio managers to contribute to the broader investment process
• Research to enhance investment strategies for example by building signals for a multi-asset strategy
• Create and maintain quantitative financial models and forecasts
• Communicate with internal clients to convey investment recommendations and ideas
• Attend investment meetings with portfolio managers and research analysts to build knowledge of underlying investment strategies 
• Manage assigned projects/deliverables by actively communicating with team members about deadlines and informing all interested parties of deliverable timelines and status. 

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

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, preferably with a major in Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Engineering, or Math. This role is ideal for a recent or new graduate.
• Proficiency programming in Python, with Databases such as SQL and statistical modeling
• A strong team player who is proactive, responsive, and can thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Effective interpersonal skills, proficiency at prioritization, proven experience with simultaneously managing multiple tasks, and the ability to operate under scheduled deadlines.
• Proficiency in interpreting statistical and financial information; strong ability to translate data to support written statements.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills, including ability to perform mathematical calculations or analyses in a timely manner.
• Being adaptable, flexible, and resilient.
• Coursework in finance or economics is a plus but not required.
• Demonstrated interest in markets, investing and finance.
• Must be authorized to work full time in the U.S. 

Compensation Range: Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. 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. The salary, benefits and variable rewards will reflect the seniority of the position and a competitive market rate. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $80,000 to $120,000, commensurate with experience.

When applying, please be sure to attach your resume / CV. Applications without a resume file attachment will not be reviewed.