Investment Writer – Putnam Investments

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.

Team & Role Overview

The Putnam Investments Content team develops and positions equity investment perspectives and strategies that support business growth and client engagement across global audiences. The team partners closely with investment leadership, including the Chief Investment Officer, Director of Research, portfolio managers, and analysts, as well as business development, marketing, and corporate communications teams. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and intellectually rigorous, offering exposure to senior thought leaders, complex markets, and opportunities to deepen investment knowledge and influence firm-wide messaging.

The Investment Writer is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and compelling content to help drive the business and convey Putnam’s messaging across marketing platforms and distribution channels. The Investment Writer will develop and maintain content to support Putnam’s global business development activities, with a focus on company and product content that is tailored for use in RFPs and client due diligence requests. As a member of Putnam’s Content team, the Investment Writer works in close collaboration with global sales and client service, product managers, data teams, legal and compliance, and other internal business partners, to consistently meet client requirements and deadlines.

How You Will Add Value

• Develop and maintain core content, across Putnam’s range of equity strategies, for use in RFPs, DDQs, and consultant database platforms. Ensure content is accurate, consistent, and aligns with Putnam’s broader messaging.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) firmwide to ensure that all qualitative and quantitative information is up to date, differentiated versus competitors, and tailored to institutional and intermediary audiences. Stakeholders include but are not limited to RFP writers, client service, client portfolio managers, operations, legal, compliance and distribution teams.

• Help oversee the implementation of product updates, launches, and investment management changes.

• Assist other members of the Putnam Content team in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual updates to marketing materials, including pitchbooks, product commentaries, and other collateral as needed.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

Experience, Education & Certifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a writer in the asset management industry, with demonstrated expertise developing investment product content for use in RFPs/DDQs and other external client-related requests

• Excellent project management and organization skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, as well as familiarity with Seismic and Qvidian (or equivalent content database system).

• First-rate verbal and written communication skills, plus strong proofreading skills.

• Excellent research and analysis skills, thorough in following issues to a successful conclusion.

• Meticulous attention to detail across all aspects of data, language and grammar, and general layout and presentation.

• Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of seniority and across multiple cultures.

• Flexible and adaptable, ability to adjust to changes in workflow and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Broad product knowledge across equity investment styles (or experience/education to develop this knowledge quickly) is highly desired.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

Work Schedule & Location

• Hybrid work schedule

• Preferred Location: Boston with at least 4 days in office.

When applying, please be sure to attach your resume / CV. Applications without a resume file attachment will not be reviewed.

Compensation Range: 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 well-being program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $95,000 to $130,000, plus an annual discretionary bonus, depending on location and level of relevant experience.

Staffing Agency Disclaimer:

Please note that we are not engaging staffing agencies or external recruiters for this position. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted to the company or any employee will be considered the property of the company. We will not be responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited submissions, and no agency or search fees will be paid.

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At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

- Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year

- Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being

- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits

- Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities

- Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement

- Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

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.