AI Research Analyst – AI, Digital Asset Solutions

Franklin Templeton

AI Research Analyst in AI & Digital Asset Solutions at Franklin Templeton. Collaborating with teams to apply AI in investment management and improve client outcomes through innovative solutions.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeBoston • California, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with portfolio management, research, and business development teams to identify opportunities where AI can enhance alpha generation, portfolio construction, risk management, predictive analytics, and client-facing workflows
Translate ambiguous investment problems into well-scoped technical solutions
Work with central AI and engineering teams to productionize models and deploy them into investment workflows
Help drive adoption of AI tools by communicating results clearly and enabling investment teams to use what you build
Contribute to defining and articulating a firm-wide AI strategy for investment management

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in an applied quantitative field
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a technical field such as computer science, machine learning, statistics, mathematics, or a related discipline preferred but not required
Working knowledge of financial markets and investment concepts is a plus, but not required
Strong programming skills in at least one modern language (e.g., C++, Python, Java, C#, JavaScript)
Experience developing or applying machine learning models in real-world settings
High intellectual curiosity and an entrepreneurial mindset
Demonstrated experience working on open-ended, ambiguous problems
Proven experience owning end-to-end development of data or AI solutions
Strong communication skills to explain complex quantitative concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Tuition assistance program
Paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays)
Motivational well-being program

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Hard Skills & Tools

machine learningprogrammingC++PythonJavaC#JavaScriptquantitative analysisdata solutionspredictive analytics

Soft Skills

intellectual curiosityentrepreneurial mindsetproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationadaptabilitycritical thinkingcreativitystakeholder engagementstrategic thinking

Certifications

MS in computer sciencePhD in machine learningcertification in statisticscertification in mathematicsdata science certificationfinancial analysis certificationAI certificationquantitative finance certificationproject management certificationmachine learning certification