Senior Quantitative Analyst (Putnam Investments)

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Putnam Investments, an investment management group of Franklin Templeton, is a diversified, fundamental 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 the market environment. As of December 31st, 2025, the firm managed over $162 billion in assets under management.

The Quantitative Research Team is seeking an experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst who will focus on enhancing the investment process through data driven insights, portfolio analytics, and tool development. Working alongside portfolio managers and research analysts, the successful candidate will combine superior technical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of the securities industry to support idea generation, portfolio construction and risk management processes. The Quantitative Analyst will contribute to external thought leadership by conducting quantitative research that supports client communications, marketing materials, and white papers.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented communicator with strong organizational and analytical skills and a track record of delivering projects end-to-end. You bring advanced programming capabilities and database management expertise, and you’re comfortable partnering across teams to turn complex data into actionable insights.

• Develops and maintains quantitative tools to support fundamental stock selection and portfolio construction

• Supports portfolio construction decisions through optimization, scenario analysis, and risk-aware frameworks

• Builds and enhances stock selection models, screening tools, and a factor library to complement fundamental research

• Analyze alternative and traditional datasets to identify insights relevant to company fundamentals and market behavior

• Designs and implements back testing frameworks for portfolio strategies and alpha signals

• Contributes to product development and new fund launches

• Works closely with technology teams to operationalize tools and enhance data infrastructure.

• Conducts quantitative research to support client engagement, including marketing materials, presentations, and white papers.

• Translates analytical results into clear, compelling narratives for both internal stakeholders and external audiences

• BS or MS in finance, mathematics, statistics, computing science or similar quantitative field

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in a quantitative role within asset management

• Experience supporting fundamental equity teams or working in a hybrid quant/fundamental environment

• Knowledge of equity factor models and their practical application in portfolios

• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate outputs into actionable ideas

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate quantitative insights into compelling narratives

• Proficiency in SQL, R and Python strongly preferred

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

• In depth knowledge of risk management and optimization techniques

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

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

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 base salary for this position to range between $166,000 - $200,000, depending on level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.