Associate, AI Enablement (Putnam Equity)

Franklin Templeton • Boston, MA

20d • $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

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with 0.5 to 2 years of relevant experience
• Background in fundamental equity investing
• 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

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

• 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