
Head of AI Products
Franklin Templeton
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • California • New York • United 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