Franklin Templeton · 4 months ago
Putnam Equity Externship 2026
USA-BOS100-Boston
Full-time
Onsite
New GradFranklin Templeton is a diversified, equity-only asset manager with a focus on stock-specific opportunities. The Putnam Equity Externship offers rising Sophomores and Juniors an opportunity to learn about investment research and engage with Putnam professionals while conducting fundamental research and presenting findings on equity analysis.
Financial ServicesHedge FundsProfessional ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Analyze a business and industry – Utilizing Putnam’s internal and external resources, perform analysis on your assigned company and its industry. Study everything from the business management team to their suppliers, customers, and competitors. Use this knowledge to make judgements about the quality and outlook of the company and industry
Identify key stock drivers – Begin to apply your view of the company’s outlook to the stock price. Figure out ‘what matters’ for each stock and perform analysis to support your view around likely outcomes for the business and stock
Present and communicate your findings effectively – Prepare a power-point presentation that covers the analysis you have done and the conclusion you have drawn. Communicate your thesis and stock rating clearly and link your conclusion to your analysis
Qualification
Required
Candidates with superior undergraduate academic records from all majors are encouraged to apply
Self-driven individuals who thrive in an autonomous environment and are excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact
We are looking for a demonstration of passion that can be applied to investing
Strong work ethic coupled with the desire to win
Ability to learn quickly and to effectively convey conclusions
Team player; additive to overall process with positive attitude, leadership by example, and active involvement at all levels to advance the investment dialogue
Preferred
Previous work in Finance is not required or expected for the Externship
Company
Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton is a investment firm that offers mutual funds for individuals and institutions.
Founded in 1947
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jenny Johnson
President and CEO
Jennifer Johnston
Senior Vice President and Director of Municipal Bond Research
Recent News
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