OShaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM) is part of Franklin Templeton a forward-thinking asset manager that has built its success through powerful partnerships. 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.

OShaughnessy Asset Management is a research and money management firm based in Stamford Connecticut operating autonomously and backed with global enterprise resources. Their approach to managing money is transparent logical and completely disciplined leading to longstanding relationships with clients. OSAM is a leading provider of Custom Indexing services via its Canvas platform which offers financial advisors an unprecedented level of control and ease in creating and managing personalized separately managed accounts (SMAs) that target improved after-tax outcomes.

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About the Department

OShaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM) part of Franklin Templeton is a quantitative investment firm that builds disciplined transparent investment solutions for institutions and financial advisors. The Quant Technology team partners closely with researchers portfolio managers and developers to power data-driven investment strategies using modern platforms like CANVAS. Team members collaborate in a highly technical research-focused environment and gain exposure tocutting-edgeportfolio construction analytics and financial technology.

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How you will add value

• Work directly with senior developers and research group to integrate and optimize research data processes and models

• Design and develop in C#/Python/SQL in a stable and scalable manner.

• Build robust data pipelines from many sources of varied levels of data quality supporting both research demands ad-hoc client analytic requests and the core production applications.

• Work with researchers portfolio managers and quants to implement support and run portfolio models.

What will help you be successful in this role

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field of study.

• Solid computer science fundamentals

• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms

• 0-1 years of prior professional programming experience

• C# Python and SQL scripting experience (SQL Server)

• Working knowledge developing in MS Visual Studio (or VS Community editions)

• Familiarity with proper source control practices (Git preferred)

• Excellent communication skills to be able to interact with a wide range of users ranging from very technical (quants) to non-technical

• Strong analytical skillset with demonstrated attention to detail

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt quickly and work in a dynamic environment

Optional Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a financial services company ideally in asset management

• Experience working in a front office environment with researchers and portfolio managers

• Advanced degree a plus

• Familiarity with financial markets

• Experience with DevOps practices including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code

• Working knowledge developing with Azure technologies

Work Schedule & Location

• This role will work a hybrid schedule in our New York City office 3 days/week

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards monetary and non-monetary designed to support their well-being and recognize their time talents and results. Along with base compensation employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus a 401(k) plan with a generous match and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a range of competitive healthcare options insurance and disability benefits employee stock investment program learning resources career development programs reimbursement for certain education expenses paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $105000 $120000 depending on location and level of relevant experience plus discretionary bonus.

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