About the DepartmentO'Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM), part of Franklin Templeton, is a quantitative investment firm that builds disciplined, transparent investment solutions for institutions and financial advisors. The Quant Technology team partners closely with researchers, portfolio managers, and developers to power data-driven investment strategies using modern platforms like CANVAS®. Team members collaborate in a highly technical, research-focused environment and gain exposure to cutting-edge portfolio construction, analytics, and financial technology.
For more information on our firm, visit our website, www.osam.com
How you will add value - Work directly with senior developers and research group to integrate and optimize research data processes and models
- Design and develop in C#/Python/SQL in a stable and scalable manner.
- Build robust data pipelines from many sources of varied levels of data quality, supporting both research demands, ad-hoc client analytic requests, and the core production applications.
- Work with researchers, portfolio managers, and quants to implement, support, and run portfolio models.
What will help you be successful in this role- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field of study.
- Solid computer science fundamentals
- Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- 0-1 years of prior professional programming experience
- C#, Python, and SQL scripting experience (SQL Server)
- Working knowledge developing in MS Visual Studio (or VS Community editions)
- Familiarity with proper source control practices (Git preferred)
- Excellent communication skills to be able to interact with a wide range of users ranging from very technical (quants) to non-technical
- Strong analytical skillset with demonstrated attention to detail
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt quickly and work in a dynamic environment
Optional Skills and Experience:- Experience working in a financial services company, ideally in asset management
- Experience working in a front office environment with researchers and portfolio managers
- Advanced degree a plus
- Familiarity with financial markets
- Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD, and infrastructure-as-code
- Working knowledge developing with Azure technologies
Work Schedule & Location- This role will work a hybrid schedule in our New York City office, 3 days/week
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards - monetary and non-monetary - designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, 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. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $105,000 - $120,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.
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