Associate, AI Enablement (Putnam Equity)

Franklin Templeton • Boston, MA

8d • $105,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a foundation in fundamental equity investing and a deep interest and hands-on experience in AI and advanced analytics. The Associate, AI Enablement will support the equity investment analyst and portfolio management teams to help integrate AI-enabled tools, techniques, and workflows into the fundamental research and investment process. The ideal candidate understands how fundamental investors think, ask questions, and make decisions—and can translate those needs into practical, value-adding AI use cases. A successful Associate will help inform and teach analysts and portfolio managers where the use of AI can add value to the investment process, save time, and improve overall workflow.

Requirements

• Background in fundamental equity investing with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Demonstrated passion for and practical experience using AI in a research or investment context
• Strong communication skills, collaborative, and entrepreneurial mindset
• Ambitious, driven, team player. Strong work ethic and high level of intellectual curiosity
• Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Partner with equity analysts and portfolio managers to help embed AI into fundamental research workflows
• Help investment teams frame research questions and hypotheses using AI-assisted tools
• Identify, design, and implement AI-driven solutions that enhance research efficiency and insight generation
• Build and refine prompts, workflows, agents, and reusable research templates
• Evaluate new AI tools, vendors, and technologies relevant to equity research and fundamental decision making
• Act as an internal advisor and educator on AI capabilities and limitations
• Train and support analysts and PMs in adopting AI tools effectively
• Share best practices, case studies, and examples of successful AI-enabled research within Putnam and more broadly across FT as warranted

Benefits

• Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary—designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks.
• Three weeks paid time off the first year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
• Employee Stock Investment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
• Onsite fitness center and recreation center
• Onsite cafeteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level