Investment Associate (Quantitative Research –… at Franklin… · Boston

Summary: Franklin Templeton is a leading investment management firm focused on helping clients achieve their investment goals. The Investment Associate role is designed for new graduates to support quantitative projects in multi-asset investment strategies, contributing to research and development of financial models and investment recommendations. Responsibilities: - Develop quantitative research and software applications in Python to support our investment platform, MosaiQ - Work closely with senior analysts and portfolio managers to contribute to the broader investment process - Research to enhance investment strategies for example by building signals for a multi-asset strategy - Create and maintain quantitative financial models and forecasts - Communicate with internal clients to convey investment recommendations and ideas - Attend investment meetings with portfolio managers and research analysts to build knowledge of underlying investment strategies - Manage assigned projects/deliverables by actively communicating with team members about deadlines and informing all interested parties of deliverable timelines and status Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, preferably with a major in Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Engineering, or Math - Proficiency programming in Python, with Databases such as SQL and statistical modeling - A strong team player who is proactive, responsive, and can thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment - Effective interpersonal skills, proficiency at prioritization, proven experience with simultaneously managing multiple tasks, and the ability to operate under scheduled deadlines - Proficiency in interpreting statistical and financial information; strong ability to translate data to support written statements - Excellent analytical, quantitative, and interpretative skills, including ability to perform mathematical calculations or analyses in a timely manner - Being adaptable, flexible, and resilient - Demonstrated interest in markets, investing and finance - Applicants for this position must be authorized to work full time in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship Preferred Qualifications: - Coursework in finance or economics is a plus but not required Required Skills: Python, SQL, Statistical modeling, Quantitative research, Financial modeling, Data interpretation, Mathematical analysis, Prioritization, Resilience Benefits: 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, Tuition Assistance Program, Purchase of company funds with no sales charge, Onsite fitness center and recreation center, Onsite cafeteria