At Franklin Templeton were 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 thats 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.

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2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern Job Posting

Department Title: Undergrad Intern Global Alternatives

Please read before applying:

Start Date: All interns must start in office and in person on June 8 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:

The Global Alternatives Business Management Team drives the strategic operational and distribution enablement priorities across Franklin Templetons Alternatives platform. We sit at the intersection of product sales marketing and operations ensuring our alternative investment businesses are positioned for growth and success across all distribution channels. Our team helps launch new products streamline processes enhance data visibility and deliver impactful initiatives that support the firms global alternatives franchise.

Team Culture:

We are a collaborative high-performing and solutions-oriented team that values partnership curiosity and excellence. We thrive on turning complexity into clarity and are known across the organization for being reliable calm under pressure and deeply client-focused. We work closely with leaders across Alternatives Sales Marketing Product and Technology often serving as the connective tissue that ensures priorities move forward smoothly.

We celebrate creativity clear communication and accountability and we genuinely enjoy working together.

An intern in this department can expect to learn:

• How the alternative investments industry works including private equity private credit and real estate structures
• How business management teams translate strategy into execution across multiple stakeholders
• How to organize and communicate complex information in a clear professional way
• How data process and storytelling come together to support growth in a global asset manager

Key Responsibilities Can Include:

• Assisting with product launch planning and tracking
• Supporting distribution reporting dashboards and internal communications
• Researching and summarizing competitor or platform activity
• Helping prepare materials for senior leadership meetings and strategic initiatives
• Participating in team projects that improve processes data flow or event planning

Ideal Qualifications:

• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Curiosity about investments and financial markets especially alternatives
• Proficiency in Excel PowerPoint and attention to detail in presentation materials
• Ability to work collaboratively prioritize tasks and adapt to a dynamic environment
• A proactive mindset and interest in learning how global asset managers operate

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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 youre 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 - 40 (dependent on state/location) hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $26 - $30 (dependent on location and function) USD 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 were 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 thats 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!