Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

Putnam Investments, an investment management group of Franklin Templeton, is seeking a Quantitative Research Associate. This entry-level role is designed for individuals with strong analytical, programming, and database management skills who are interested in applying quantitative methods within a fundamentally driven investment process. You will support portfolio managers and research analysts by providing data analysis, developing tools, and assisting with portfolio analytics and quantitative research, providing a strong foundation for a career in asset management.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and maintaining quantitative tools to support fundamental stock selection and portfolio construction.
Help build and maintain databases, screening tools, and factor models to complement fundamental research.
Contribute to quantitative analysis and provision of portfolio analytics, including performance attribution, factor exposures and risk metrics.
Ensure data quality and assist with data cleaning and organization.
Perform back testing and validation of portfolio strategies and alpha signals.
Collaborate with technology teams to productionize tools and improve data infrastructure.

Requirements

BA, BS, or MS in finance, mathematics, statistics, computing science or similar quantitative field.
Previous experience in a quantitative role within asset management.
Strong understanding of statistics and data analysis techniques.
Familiarity with machine learning techniques and their application to financial data.
Ability to analyze large structured and unstructured datasets.
Interest in financial markets, accounting fundamentals, and valuation concepts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate quantitative insights into compelling narratives.
Self-starter, strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
Team player; willingness to work hard and contribute to achievement of team goals.

Skills

SQL
R
Python

Location

Global

Work Type

Flexible working arrangements

Experience Level

Entry-level

Education Level

About the Company

Franklin Templeton is a forward-thinking asset manager that builds dynamic relationships with clients, understands their goals, and navigates complex markets together.
Putnam Investments is a diversified, fundamental active equity asset manager with roots dating back to 1937.
The firm managed over $162 billion in assets under management as of December 31st, 2025.
Franklin Templeton offers opportunities to help employees reach their potential and contribute to client success.
The company fosters a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture with a globally diverse business.
Franklin Templeton is dedicated to progress and empowers employees.
The company embraces individual differences and values diverse experiences and perspectives.
Franklin Templeton is committed to shaping the future of the global asset management industry.

Equal Opportunity

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.
As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application.
We welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern.
Returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.