Intern (TGI - Equity Research/ AI Automation)

Franklin Templeton Investments; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Franklin Templeton Investments in Singapore seeks an internship to support equity research and portfolio insights. You will engage in company and industry analyses, test investment hypotheses, and help enhance Excel-based tools and dashboards within a dynamic asset-management environment.

Ideal candidates are second-year or above, studying Finance, Economics or Accounting, with strong Excel skills and an interest in applying AI to investment workflows.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a university degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial analysis.
• Interest in applying AI to investment workflows.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Support equity research projects aligned to current investment priorities
• Conduct company, industry, competitive, and thematic research
• Analyse financial statements, earnings, valuations, and market data
• Test investment hypotheses using financial and market information
• Use artificial intelligence tools to deepen and accelerate research
• Enhance Excel-based tools and investment workflows
• Modernise watchlists, spreadsheets, formulas, links, and dashboards
• Reduce manual steps and improve analytical efficiency
• Integrate internal data into practical investment tools
• Improve how portfolio, company, valuation, and market information is presented
• Explore artificial intelligence solutions for scalable investment processes

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Self-starter

Proactive mindset

Experimentation

Education

Finance / Economics / Accounting

Tools

Excel

AI tools

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

We are looking for an Intern to join the Franklin Templeton office in Singapore. The internship is expected to commence in December 2026 for 25 to 35 weeks.

Templeton Global Investments manages equity investments across Asia Pacific markets from Singapore. The team combines local market insight, global research resources, portfolio management expertise, and disciplined risk management to identify long-term growth opportunities for clients.

Interns gain hands‑on exposure to portfolio management, investment research, analytical tools, and collaborative workflows in a dynamic asset management environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Support equity research projects aligned to current investment priorities
• Conduct company, industry, competitive, and thematic research
• Analyse financial statements, earnings, valuations, and market data
• Test investment hypotheses using financial and market information
• Use artificial intelligence tools to deepen and accelerate research

Strategic Responsibilities

• Enhance Excel-based tools and investment workflows
• Modernise watchlists, spreadsheets, formulas, links, and dashboards
• Reduce manual steps and improve analytical efficiency
• Integrate internal data into practical investment tools
• Improve how portfolio, company, valuation, and market information is presented
• Explore artificial intelligence solutions for scalable investment processes

Education & Experience

Second-year university students or above, preferably studying Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related discipline. Good understanding of finance, financial analysis, and equity investing.

Technical Skills

Strong Excel skills, e.g. VLOOKUP. Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools. Interest in applying artificial intelligence to investment workflows. Ability to improve processes beyond basic research tasks.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. High attention to detail. Curiosity and willingness to experiment with new tools. Self‑starter who can approach broad problems independently. Proactive mindset for identifying practical improvements.