Industry Advisory Services Undergrad Intern at Franklin Templeton

At Franklin Templeton were 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. Talented teams working around the globe bring expertise thats both broad and unique. And our welcoming respectful and inclusive culture provides opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!Position Summary:Franklin Innovation Research Strategies & Technology (FIRST) brings together Franklin Templetons teams focused on innovation initiatives allowing for new synergies toemerge linking our actions to ourthough leadership/research and offeringa central pointfrom which to coordinate broader firm activities and partner engagement.TheIndustry Advisory Servicesteam dominates industry mindshare by positioning Franklin Templeton as the pre-eminent guide and partner navigating the changing future of the industry through thought leadership innovation andglobalengagement.As a FIRST internyou will be immersedin the intersection of finance technology and innovation driving ideas from concept to implementation.Youll have the opportunity to work across multiple disciplinessupportingprojects that bridge thought leadership strategic planning and emerging technology applicationsofferinga unique opportunity to contribute to initiatives that connect innovation to impact from evaluating fintech partnerships and exploring digital assets to developing data-driven insights that inform Franklin Templetons strategic roadmap.Yourwork will directly support Franklin Templetons mission to deliver forward-thinking solutionsforclients worldwide.Team Culture:FIRST embodies a spirit of collaboration experimentation and continuous learning. We blend the agility and creativity of a startup with the scale stability andexpertiseof a global investment leader.Weare passionate aboutidentifyingemergingtechnologies understanding their business implications and transforming insights into real-world solutions. We encourage open communication interdisciplinary collaboration and horizontal execution across multiple business units and functions.Interns are valued contributors empoweredto bring fresh perspectives challenge assumptions and take ownership of meaningful projects. Working alongside peers clients and strategic partners youwillgain exposure to diverse viewpoints and industrys best practices.Aninterninthis departmentcan expect to learn:How innovation andemergingtechnology(e.g. AI data analytics digital assets)are integrated into the investment managementindustry.The strategic planning process behind innovationfromresearch to pilot design to execution.Data visualization communication and analytical skills using tools such as Power BI Excel and Python.How product and partnership development evolves from ideation to real-world impact.The dynamics shaping the retirement workplace and fintech ecosystems and how they influence investment strategies.How to collaborate effectively across departments and external innovation partners to achieve integrated outcomes.Key Responsibilities Can Include:Conducting market and competitive analyses across the fintech digital asset and retirement innovation sectors.Supporting the development of data dashboards and reporting tools that trackinnovationprojects venture partnerships and strategic metrics.Assistingin evaluatingnew technologies partnerships and product opportunities aligned with the firmsinnovationgoals.Contributing to presentations insights and executive materials used to inform senior leadership decisions.Participating in cross-functional project teams helping coordinate research pilot programs and strategic initiatives across the firm.Supporting client and partner engagement efforts through research communication and the creation ofinsights-driven materials.Ideal Qualifications:Currentlypursuing aBachelors degree in Business Economics Computer/Data Science or a relatedinnovativefield (junior or senior year preferred).Strong analytical research and communication skills.Demonstrated curiosity about emerging technologies fintech and digital transformation within financial services.Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.Proactive organized and intellectually curiouseagerto learn in a fast-paced innovation-driven environment.Familiarity with data tools (Excel Power BI Python or SQL) is a plus.Ready to make movesApply today!Please be sure to attach your resume whensubmittingyour application. Applicationssubmittedwithout 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. Ifyoureinterested 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 approximately35 - 37.5(dependentonstate/location)hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of$30(dependent on location andfunction)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 rewardphilosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation.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 theres 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.If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions please send an email to . In your email please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting the job title and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.Required Experience:Intern Key Skills Campaigns,Abinitio,AutoCAD 3D,Hardware & Networking,Customer Support,Arabic Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1