Franklin Templeton

Head of AI Products

Franklin Templeton

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York CityCaliforniaNew YorkUnited States

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Salary

💰 $266,000 - $300,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead end-to-end development of AI-driven investment and other domains of analytics products, from concept through deployment
  • Translate investment research and ML models into scalable, user-facing tools and workflows
  • Apply strong product management rigor in defining use cases, success metrics, experimentation frameworks, and feedback loops
  • Collaborate closely with AI Research teams to identify key “hard problems”
  • Partner with AI research teams to incorporate positive experimental results back into value delivering product work
  • Partner with AI Platform teams to ensure robust data pipelines, model deployment, and monitoring frameworks
  • Form and manage cross-functional working groups to deliver value and align scopes
  • Work with business leaders to identify opportunities where AI can enhance alpha generation and portfolio construction
  • Establish performance and improvement metrics as AI solutions are tested and scaled
  • Drive alignment on priorities, timelines, and measurable outcomes

Requirements

  • Strong academic background in Computer Science, AI/ML, Quantitative Finance, or related field
  • 8-15 years of experience across investment domain, AI/ML, or financial technology
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning techniques and data-driven modeling
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, Scala, etc.)
  • Preference for a functional programming background (Clojure, Haskell, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of key areas of investment management with hands-on experience is desired
  • Understanding of multiple functions within asset management is preferred
  • Familiarity with institutional and/or retail investment products (ETFs, UCITS, structured solutions)
  • Experience with the frameworks used by modern product-focused technology and fintech firms
  • Demonstrated ability to translate research into production-ready solutions
  • Strong analytical thinking with the ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
  • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, research, and business stakeholders
Benefits
  • Competitive and valuable range of total rewards — monetary and non-monetary
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • 401(k) plan with a generous match
  • Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits
  • Employee stock investment program
  • Learning resources and career development programs
  • Reimbursement for certain education expenses
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental and caregiving leave, bereavement, volunteering, floating holidays
  • Motivational wellbeing program
  • Onsite fitness center and recreation center (only applicable at certain locations)
  • Onsite cafeteria (only applicable at certain locations)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
machine learningdata-driven modelingPythonScalaClojureHaskellinvestment managementproduct managementdata pipelinesmodel deployment
Soft Skills
analytical thinkingcollaborationcross-functional managementcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillsprioritizationfeedback management