About Franklin Templeton
At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified 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 offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
O’Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM)
OSAM is a research and money management firm based in Stamford, CT. The firm manages approximately $8.3 billion in assets for institutions and financial advisors. Our approach to managing money is transparent, logical, and completely disciplined, leading to long‐standing relationships with our clients. We are a leading provider of CANVAS®. CANVAS® is a platform offering financial advisors an unprecedented level of control and ease in creating and managing client portfolios in separately managed accounts (SMAs). Advisors can set up custom investment templates, access factor investing strategies, utilize passive strategies, actively manage taxes, and apply ESG investing and SRI screens according to the specific needs, preferences, and objectives of individual clients. Visit our website to learn more.
Position Summary
OSAM is hiring a Quantitative Research Analyst to join our Research team. The ideal candidates will be proficient in Python and knowledgeable of C# with a computer science or other tech-related degree.
Ideal Qualifications
- Candidates will have demonstrated an ability to generate ideas and see them fully through a research cycle, knowing how to prioritize and work collaboratively.
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Development, Engineering, or other Sciences
- Practical experience and knowledge of computational methods like regression, natural language processing, optimization, etc.
- Strong coding skills, for example: Python, C#, and SQL
- Strong knowledge of relational data structures
- Experience in quantitative equity research is preferred, however, candidates may have 0-2 years of experience
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work in the US without requiring current or future sponsorship
Employee Benefits
Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. 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.
Highlights of our benefits include:
- Three weeks paid time off the first year
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
- Employee Stock Investment Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
- Onsite fitness center and recreation center* (Only applicable at certain locations)
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees.