At Franklin Templeton we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager we build dynamic relationships with clients understand their goals and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming inclusive and supportive culture to our globally diverse business we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients success.

About the Department

Putnam Investments an investment management group of Franklin Templeton is a diversified fundamental active equity asset manager with roots dating back to 1937. We manage a range of active equity portfolios and our stock-driven rather than style-driven approach is designed to produce consistent outperformance regardless of market environment. As of December 31st 2025 the firm managed over $162 billion in assets under management.
We are seeking a Quantitative Research Associate to join our investment team. This is an entry-level role designed for individuals with strong analytical
programming and database management skills who are interested in applying quantitative methods within a fundamentally driven investment process.
You will support portfolio managers and research analysts by providing data analysis developing tools and assisting with portfolio analytics and quantitative research. This position provides a strong foundation for a career in asset management combining technical skill development with direct insight into the investment-making process.

How You Will Add Value

• Assist in developing and maintaining quantitative tools to support fundamental stock selection and portfolio construction.

• Help build and maintain databases screening tools and factor models tocomplement fundamental research.

• Contribute to quantitative analysis and provision of portfolio
  analytics includingperformance attribution factor exposures and risk metrics.

• Ensure data quality and assist with data cleaning and organization.

• Perform back testing and validation of portfolio strategies and
  alpha signals.

• Collaborate with technology teams to productionize tools and
  improve datainfrastructure.

What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role

• BA BS or MS in finance mathematics statistics computing science or similarquantitative field.

• Previous experience in a quantitative role within asset management.

• Strong understanding of statistics and data analysis techniques.

• Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their application to financial data.

• Ability to analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.

• Proficiency in SQL R and Python strongly preferred.

• Interest in financial markets accounting fundamentals and
  valuation concepts.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translatequantitative insights into compelling narratives.

• Self-starter strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

• Team player; willingness to work hard and contribute to
  achievement of team goals.

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.

As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally returners individuals who have taken a break from work are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.

As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.