Join Franklin Templeton as a Sustainability Data Analyst

At Franklin Templeton, we are leading the industry with innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm encompasses asset management, wealth management, and fintech, providing numerous ways to assist investors in making progress.

Our global teams bring broad and unique expertise, fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture. We provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while contributing to our clients' success.

About the Role: Sustainability Data Analyst

This position on our newly formed Investment Sustainability Solutions Team focuses on developing and supporting analytical and research initiatives to integrate sustainability into investment processes. It requires a strong quantitative background, data analysis proficiency, and a solid understanding of the financial industry, particularly asset management.

The successful candidate will advance our data research and analytics, synthesize key sustainability insights, and drive effective internal collaboration. Preferred candidates will have knowledge of regulatory and voluntary frameworks and advanced data analysis techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Analytics

Support the development of in-house analytical approaches to help cross-asset class investment teams understand sustainability-related risks, impacts, and opportunities.

Research

Assist the team in thematic research projects, such as biodiversity, climate, and water. Identify relevance to our investment teams and build tools to facilitate integration into the investment process where appropriate.

Sustainability Data Vendor Due Diligence

Understand methodologies, data sources, and their integration within the investment management process.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engage and support Franklin Templeton's multiple investment teams as primary stakeholders. Additional key stakeholders include Technology, Product, Regulatory Reporting, Investment Risk, Investment Compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sales & Distribution.

Collaboration with Academia and Fintech

Collaborate where appropriate to enhance our sustainability initiatives.

Ideal Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Required

• Solid background in a quantitative discipline (data science, mathematics, physics, engineering, finance, economics), with experience in data analytics applied to real-world financial and sustainability problems.
• Experience in the financial industry, preferably in asset management, with an understanding of sustainability-related investment risks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a global, hybrid environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective communication of complex data.
• Proficiency in programming with an emphasis on data analysis (Python preferred).
• Commitment to high standards in data accuracy and clarity in analysis and visualizations.

Preferred

• Understanding of regulatory and voluntary frameworks relevant to the sustainability domain.
• Proven ability to apply quantitative methods to solve complex problems in various contexts.
• Comprehensive understanding of various investment instruments.
• Experience with advanced data analysis techniques, including machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Familiarity with ESG metrics and their application in sustainability research.

Join us at Franklin Templeton and make a difference in driving sustainability and innovation. Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our Inclusive Culture

Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences is pivotal for us. We cultivate an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their voices, driving innovation and delivering better client outcomes. No matter your interests, lifestyle, or background, there's a place for you at Franklin Templeton.

Employee Benefits

We focus on employee well-being, providing multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. Our benefits are designed to support physical and mental well-being, life's adventures, family care, and community impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees. We welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements and returners to work. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working during our hiring process.

As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.