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Job Description
At Franklin Templeton were driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified 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 thats both broad and unique. From our welcoming inclusive and flexible culture to our global and diverse business we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients achievements.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
Franklin Advisers Inc. seeks an Associate in Boston MA.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of an Associate
The Associate will carry out a research project through the full life cycle from data gathering and scrubbing to estimating statistical and machine learning models to presentation and communication of those ideas to other fixed income teams and collect broad market-specific indicators to improve the tactical asset allocation decision making process.
What ideal qualifications skills & experience would help someone to be successful
Requires a Masters degree in Mathematics Statistics or related Quantitative field.
Must include two (2) years of experience with the following responsibilities skills and/or tools:
Applying quantitative research to solve investment problems;
Utilizing advanced quantitative methods including time-series analysis optimization stochastic processes econometrics algorithms and associated computational methods for their practical implementation including simulation and advanced Monte Carlo methods;
Utilizing machine learning models for regression and classification tasks including ensemble methods (random forests gradient boosting nearest neighbors and clustering algorithms); performing dimension reduction and risk decomposition techniques;
Performing back test methods including Walk-Forward Cross-Validation and Combinatorial-Purged Cross-Validation;
Manipulating large datasets;
In executing duties utilizing Python R SQL Pandas Numpy PySpark Scikit-Learn Statsmodel Cvxopt Jupyter Visual Studio Code Databricks RStudio Excel SQL Developer;
Using Git as a version control tool and working collaboratively in an integrated coding environment; and object-oriented programming and work and design classes for use by other users.
**Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.**.
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewardsmonetary and non-monetarydesigned to support the whole person and to recognize their time talents and results. 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. We expect the salary for this position to range between $146775.00 $150000.00 USD / year.
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 theres 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 lifes adventures taking care of your family members or making a positive impact in your community we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center
Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations.
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
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.
Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions please send an email to . In your email please include the accommodation 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
