Investment Writer – Putnam Investments - 0624

Franklin Templeton • Boston, MA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Putnam Investments Content team develops and positions equity investment perspectives and strategies that support business growth and client engagement across global audiences. The team partners closely with investment leadership, including the Chief Investment Officer, Director of Research, portfolio managers, and analysts, as well as business development, marketing, and corporate communications teams. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and intellectually rigorous, offering exposure to senior thought leaders, complex markets, and opportunities to deepen investment knowledge and influence firm-wide messaging. The Investment Writer is responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and compelling content to help drive the business and convey Putnam’s messaging across marketing platforms and distribution channels. The Investment Writer will develop and maintain content to support Putnam’s global business development activities, with a focus on company and product content that is tailored for use in RFPs and client due diligence requests. As a member of Putnam’s Content team, the Investment Writer works in close collaboration with global sales and client service, product managers, data teams, legal and compliance, and other internal business partners, to consistently meet client requirements and deadlines.

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience as a writer in the asset management industry, with demonstrated expertise developing investment product content for use in RFPs/DDQs and other external client-related requests
• Excellent project management and organization skills, able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, as well as familiarity with Seismic and Qvidian (or equivalent content database system).
• First-rate verbal and written communication skills, plus strong proofreading skills.
• Excellent research and analysis skills, thorough in following issues to a successful conclusion.
• Meticulous attention to detail across all aspects of data, language and grammar, and general layout and presentation.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of seniority and across multiple cultures.
• Flexible and adaptable, ability to adjust to changes in workflow and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Broad product knowledge across equity investment styles (or experience/education to develop this knowledge quickly) is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain core content, across Putnam’s range of equity strategies, for use in RFPs, DDQs, and consultant database platforms.
• Ensure content is accurate, consistent, and aligns with Putnam’s broader messaging.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) firmwide to ensure that all qualitative and quantitative information is up to date, differentiated versus competitors, and tailored to institutional and intermediary audiences.
• Help oversee the implementation of product updates, launches, and investment management changes.
• Assist other members of the Putnam Content team in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual updates to marketing materials, including pitchbooks, product commentaries, and other collateral as needed.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan with a generous match
• Recognition rewards
• Competitive healthcare options
• Insurance
• 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)
• Motivational well-being program
• Three weeks of PTO in your first year
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits
• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
• Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
• Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

What This Job Offers

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