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.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern Job Posting
Department Title: Undergrad Intern Client Representative: Global Shareholder Services
Please read before applying:
Start Date:All interns must start in office and in person on June 8 2026.
Location: St. Petersburg Florida - the candidate must be able to commute into the St. Petersburg office 3 days a week Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.
Requirements:
Internship training begins June; students must be available through Summer and Fall with the possibility of extension
Flexible schedule between 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. local time MondayFriday
Training schedule: cross-site global class 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. ET MondayFriday
Hybrid work model: inoffice TuesdayThursday; optional remote Mondays and Fridays
Position Summary:
Launch your career in financial services with a meaningful and handson internship at Franklin Templeton! Our Client Representative Internship within Global Shareholder Services (GSS) gives you the opportunity to support an awardwinning innovative inbound call center dedicated to delivering worldclass service to our financial advisors and shareholders.
As a Client Representative Intern you will:
Learn the fundamentals of the mutual fund industry
Build expertise in Franklin Templetons products services and operations
Contribute directly to real client interactions
Receive robust training mentoring and coaching from experienced leaders and peers
This is an exceptional opportunity for students interested in financial services client experience and professional growth.
Team Culture:
At Franklin Templeton we believe your potential grows in the right environment. Our culture is warm collaborative and rooted in the diverse perspectives of employees from around the world. Whether you are exploring financial services for the first time or building on existing interest you will find a welcoming place to learn contribute and develop your skills.
We support the whole employeeprofessionally and personally. From wellbeing programs to career development resources we offer tools to help you thrive at work and in life. To explore our full benefits offering visit Franklin Templetons employee benefits page.
An intern in this department can expect to learn:
Interns in GSS gain valuable exposure to realworld financial operations and customer experience including:
Communicating daily with financial advisors and shareholders while applying product policy and servicerelated knowledge
Practicing professionalism confidentiality and customerfocused problem solving
Understanding regulatory requirements and completing financial and nonfinancial transactions accurately
Participating in comprehensive newhire training ongoing development courses peer mentoring and regular coaching from your management team
Key Responsibilities Can Include:
In this role you may:
Deliver professional accurate and confidential client interactions
Provide worldclass service using strong knowledge of processes and financial products
Execute financial and nonfinancial transactions with precision and compliance
Attend training programs and regular mentoring sessions to deepen your expertise
Ideal Qualifications:
Were looking for students who are motivated curious and ready to learn. Successful candidates typically have:
Enrollment as an undergraduate student
Ability to work 15 hours per week with at least 20 hours of weekly availability
Interest in financial services or a desire to learn about the investment management industry
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Comfort using computer systems and learning new technology
Additional Requirements:
Internship training begins June; students must be available through Summer and Fall with the possibility of extension
Flexible schedule between 8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. local time MondayFriday
Training schedule: cross-site global class 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. ET MondayFriday
Hybrid work model: inoffice TuesdayThursday; optional remote Mondays and Fridays
Ready to make movesApply 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 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 $18 (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.
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 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.
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.
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