Job Description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward‑thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting‑edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long‑term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About the Department:

Our Data Science team drives innovation in investment management by applying data science, machine learning, and AI to optimize portfolio strategies and manage investment risk. We collaborate closely with portfolio managers, research analysts, and technology experts to deliver actionable insights that support investment decision-making. Joining us means working in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment where you will contribute to data-driven investment decisions while growing your expertise in finance and emerging technologies.

How You Will Add Value?

In this role, you will:

• Support the end-to-end data science workflow, including data extraction, cleaning, feature engineering, model development, validation, and deployment.

• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to financial datasets, including market data, transactional data, and alternative data sources.

• Build and maintain predictive models and analytical tools to support portfolio management, risk assessment, and investment research.

• Implement and refine NLP and Generative AI solutions for research automation, sentiment analysis, and document summarization.

• Create data visualizations and dashboards (e.g., Python Streamlit) to help communicate insights to portfolio managers, research teams, and senior stakeholders.

• Document methodologies, results, and processes to ensure reproducibility and effective knowledge sharing.

What Will Help You Succeed in This Role?

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Statistics or related field.

• CFA, CQF, or FRM certification is a plus.

Experience:

• 0 - 2 years in data science roles.

• Exposure to financial services data is preferred but not required.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data extraction, analysis, modeling, and reporting.

• Practical experience building and evaluating ML models (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, ensemble methods).

• Foundational understanding of time-series analysis, statistical modeling, and optimization techniques.

• Awareness of MLOps concepts (e.g., version control, model monitoring, pipeline automation, and reproducible workflows) is a plus but not required

• Hands-on exposure to generative AI and agent-based frameworks

Soft Skills:

• Good communication skills with the ability to present technical findings.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Intellectual curiosity and a passion for using data to generate insights.

• Results-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Interest in capital markets and investment processes.

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses
• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education
• Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)
• Life insurance for protection of employees’ families
• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families
• Personal loan assistance
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)
• 12 weeks Paternity leave
• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Transport facility
• Child day care facility for women employees
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing 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.