Investment Technology Solutions Internship (Western Asset Management)

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! Department Title: Investment Technology Solutions Internship (Western Asset Management) Position Summary:  The Franklin Templeton Technology (FTT) Investment Technology Solutions Western Asset Management (WAM) Attribution team is responsible for the development of Western Asset Management’s Attribution Calculation and Reporting Platform. The Attribution Technology team sits at a key intersection of portfolio management and technology. Our intern will learn how technology can be used to inform key stakeholders of how a portfolio is performing relative to a benchmark and the factors influencing its performance. Our team’s goal is to integrate our attribution models and reporting within the framework of the wider Franklin Templeton technology environment while constantly improving the accuracy, scalability, and functionality of the platform. Using modern technologies and software engineering practices, this presents a unique opportunity for an intern to contribute to a high impact initiative while learning about software engineering and financial analytics within the context of the wider investment management industry. Team Culture: While the Attribution Team interfaces with many other technology teams, it is unique in that it also interfaces with a wide variety of key business stakeholders such as portfolio management, risk management, and client services to deliver technology solutions that meet their needs. It is a highly collaborative team whose members possess a mix of technology and/or quantitative finance backgrounds. An intern in this department can expect to learn: How technology can be used to create financial analytics to inform decision making Enterprise technologies used in industry Different aspects of the software development lifecycle How to work in a team environment Communication and presentation skills Key Responsibilities Can Include: The Attribution Technology team intern will be responsible for the completion of an end-to-end implementation of an impactful software engineering project. During the project, they will be responsible for: Gathering and understanding requirements Implementation and testing Communicating and presenting to the broader team Ideal Qualifications: Eager to learn and to dig deep into problems to solve them. Familiarity with programming in Java and OO concepts Familiarity with managing data (e.g. SQL, RDBMS, etc.) Interest in the financial industry 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 35 (dependent on state/location) hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $30 (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.