Quantitative Developer

Franklin Templeton Investments; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan with generous match

Paid time off

Comprehensive healthcare options

Employee stock investment program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Franklin Templeton Investments is seeking a Quantitative Developer with portfolio risk experience to enhance systems for customized investment solutions. You will design, develop, and maintain risk solutions for the Investment Solutions team.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in a quantitative finance role, strong programming in Python and SQL, plus a relevant degree. Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical role within a quantitative finance or investment management environment.
• Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python, SQL, and Linux.
• Solid understanding of fixed‑income instruments and calculation of risk.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production‑grade fixed‑income risk solutions used by the Investment Solutions team.
• Work with the Investment Solutions team to understand requirements and translate those needs into software.
• Collaborate with technology teams to deliver maintainable and production‑ready software solutions.
• Support the business teams to ensure the full potential of systems and data is realized.

Skills

Python

SQL

Linux

Portfolio risk analysis

Large financial datasets

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline

Tools

Aladdin

Job description

Role Summary

Franklin Templeton is seeking a Quantitative Developer with experience in portfolio risk to build, enhance, and support systems that provide customized investment solutions for clients. The role focuses on portfolio and security‑level risk analytics, data pipelines, and production systems that support portfolio risk, scenario analysis, and regulatory capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production‑grade fixed‑income risk solutions used by the Investment Solutions team for customized client needs.
• Work with the Investment Solutions team to understand requirements and translate those needs into software.
• Collaborate with technology teams to deliver maintainable and production‑ready software solutions.
• Support the business teams as needed to ensure the full potential of systems and data is realized.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical role within a quantitative finance or investment management environment.
• Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python, SQL, and Linux.
• Solid understanding of fixed‑income instruments and calculation of risk.
• Experience working with large financial datasets.
• Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of portfolio risk and scenario analysis.
• Experience working with Aladdin.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications such as MFE or CFA.

Benefits

Franklin Templeton offers a competitive total rewards package. In addition to base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. A comprehensive benefits package includes competitive healthcare options, insurance, disability benefits, an employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation/holidays/sick leave/parental & caregiving leave/bereavement/volunteering/floating holidays), and a motivational wellbeing program. The expected annual salary range for this position is $140,000 – $170,000, depending on location and level.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Three weeks paid time off in the first year.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 85% company match on pre‑tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits.
• Employee stock investment program.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Purchase of company funds without a sales charge.
• Onsite fitness center and recreation center (applicable at certain locations).
• Onsite cafeteria (applicable at certain locations).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

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