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Quantitative Equity Analyst Intern
We are currently seeking a post-grad/graduate student in a quantitative finance program who is available to start immediately for a full-time, three-month internship.
Location: The intern candidate must be able to commute into the Philadelphia, PA office each week, at least 3 times per week.
Job Summary:
This internship is with the Diversified Equity team working under direct supervision of portfolio managers, the investment technology manager, and quantitative analysts. The Quantitative Equity Analyst Intern offers hands-on experience working with large financial datasets, quantitative investment models, and portfolio optimization techniques. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with financial databases, and proficiency in coding for data analysis.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Data integration and validation
- Testing of various quantitative tools under development
- Factor, model, and quantitative strategy backtesting and evaluation
- Portfolio risk management and optimization
- Ad-hoc research projects
Qualifications & Skills:
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree (Bachelor’s/Master’s) in Finance, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of quantitative finance, portfolio theory, and risk management.
- Experience with financial datasets is a plus (e.g., CRSP, Compustat, Clarifi).
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, or R for data analysis and backtesting.
- Familiarity with factor models and backtesting methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment.
Ready to make moves? Apply 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 you're 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 40 (dependent on state/location) hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $38 (dependent on location, function, and year in school) 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, we’re 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 that’s 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.
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!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, there’s 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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