Franklin Equity

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. Talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s 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! 2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern – Job Posting Department Title: Undergrad Intern – Franklin Equity Position Summary:  Franklin Equity currently has $190+ billion in assets under management with 100+ investment professionals and 75+ years of equity investment experience.  Our platform leverages over seven decades of experience investing in innovation and structural disruption to identify where complex change unlocks lasting value. Our expertise in investing in complex change fuels our differentiated perspective on how public and private companies accelerate growth and unlock value.  By leveraging fundamental depth and quantitative precision, we identify catalysts for transformation that reshape companies and industries and turn complexity into clarity. Our expertise, spanning from growth to value, brings together diverse perspectives that help us spot opportunities ahead of the market and help our teams see further.  Franklin Equity Client Portfolio Specialists are the primary point of contact for their respective strategies/funds. Responsible for the promotion, defense, and competitive positioning of Franklin Equity strategies, we are actively involved in global distribution initiatives. Specialists are also responsible for providing portfolio and market analysis to enhance content development and ensure accurate and compelling representation of Franklin Equity strategies. Franklin Equity Client Portfolio Specialists may also act as portfolio manager proxies, providing deep product insight and representing PM perspectives in high-value research, gatekeeper and consultant interactions, as well as in-depth strategy discussions. We are looking for an intern to join the Franklin Equity team based in Short Hills, NJ. This internship provides a unique opportunity to work closely with our client portfolio specialist group and exposure to a number of other areas, including portfolio managers, analysts, risk, compliance, sales and other departments at Franklin Templeton. You’ll be able to contribute to the commercial success, growth, and retention of client assets for the firm’s investment strategies; supporting meaningful projects that shape how we position and communicate our strategies including helping develop investment content, conducting market and competitor research, and supporting client and sales requests. Team Culture: A highly collaborative and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and team members openly share ideas to drive better outcomes A learning-focused culture that encourages curiosity about markets and supports professional growth through mentorship and hands-on exposure to the investment process Client Portfolio Specialists are considered subject matter experts in our respective areas of focus and interact regularly with other groups across Franklin Templeton—including sales, marketing, product, legal, and operations—offering a broad view of how the business works and opportunity to build relationships across the firm An intern in this department can expect to learn: Exposure to the way a global asset manager positions and communicates strategies across channels Experience developing clear, engaging investment content using real market and portfolio data Insight into market trends, competitor products, fund positioning, and performance drivers that influence product strategy Understanding of cross-functional collaboration across investments, sales, product, and  marketing teams Practice analyzing data, including holdings, attribution, and market themes to support client and sales inquiries Skill in translating complex investment ideas into clear messages for clients and internal stakeholders   Key Responsibilities Can Include: Developing investment content for sales and client purposes, including presentations, marketing materials and digital content Conducting product comparisons using Morningstar and desktop research Providing marketing research and competitor analysis Responding to portfolio inquiries from sales and clients, including requests for market, economic, fund positioning, investment holdings, competitor analysis, and performance attribution Answer general investment strategy questions from sales and clients independently or draft answers for review by the team  Analyzing FT sales activities and investment flows across regions globally   Ideal Qualifications: Keen interest in developing a career in financial services The ability to analyze data, conduct financial analysis / financial research Demonstrates basic knowledge of the investment management industry and concepts Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, World, and PowerPoint Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with individuals at all levels, both within the organization and externally 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 37.5 (dependent on state/location) hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $37 - $47 (dependent on location and function) 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.  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 accommodations@franklintempleton.com. 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.