# Quantitative Research Associate [Franklin Templeton](https://www.jorb.ai/firms/franklin-templeton.md) · London · United Kingdom · [Asset Management](https://www.jorb.ai/jobs/asset-management.md) Franklin Templeton is hiring a Quantitative Research Associate in London. Posted 2026-05-18; applications close 2026-07-17. **Apply**: https://franklintempleton.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Primary-External-1/job/London-United-Kingdom/Quantitative-Research-Associate_867805 Posted 2d ago. ## Role details ## About the Department Putnam Investments, an investment management group of Franklin Templeton, is a diversified, fundamental active equity asset manager with roots dating back to 1937. We manage a range of active equity portfolios, and our stock-driven rather than style-driven approach is designed to produce consistent outperformance, regardless of market environment. As of December 31st, 2025, the firm managed over $162 billion in assets under management. We are seeking a Quantitative Research Associate to join our investment team. 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. This position provides a strong foundation for a career in asset management, combining technical skill development with direct insight into the investment-making process. ## How You Will Add Value - 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. ## What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role - BA, BS, or MS in finance, mathematics, statistics, computing science, or a 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. - Proficiency in SQL, R, and Python strongly preferred. - 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 with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. - Team player; willingness to work hard and contribute to the achievement of team goals. ## Culture, Benefits & Inclusion We foster a welcoming culture that supports both professional and personal growth. Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences is important to us. We cultivate an inclusive environment where employees feel safe to share their voices, which drives innovation and enables better client outcomes. Franklin Templeton provides tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life. Hear more from our employees We are committed to employee well-being and offer a range of benefits that can support physical and mental health, financial planning, family needs, and community impact. Learn more about our benefits. Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by law. We welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements and encourage you to communicate any preferences during the hiring process. Returners—individuals who have taken a break from work—are also encouraged to explore our opportunities. We are a UK Disability Confident Committed Employer and encourage disclosure of a disability to provide appropriate support. If you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for a position, please email accommodations@franklintempleton.com with details including the accommodation requested, the job title, and the job number. We aim to respond within three business days; note that only accommodation requests will receive a response. ## Applying to this role This Quantitative Research Associate role at Franklin Templeton runs through the firm's own careers portal and expects a CV and cover letter written specifically for the posting, not a portable submission carried across firms. 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