Quantitative Analyst (Putnam)

Franklin Templeton•Boston, MA

7d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Quantitative Research Team is seeking an experienced Quantitative Analyst who will focus on enhancing the investment process through data driven insights, portfolio analytics, and tool development. Working alongside portfolio managers and research analysts, the successful candidate will combine superior technical and problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of the securities industry to support idea generation, portfolio construction and risk management processes. The Quantitative Analyst will contribute to external thought leadership by conducting quantitative research that supports client communications, marketing materials, and white papers. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented communicator with strong organizational and analytical skills and a track record of delivering projects end-to-end. You bring advanced programming capabilities and database management expertise, and you’re comfortable partnering across teams to turn complex data into actionable insights.

Requirements

BS or MS in finance, mathematics, statistics, computing science or similar quantitative field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a quantitative role within asset management
Experience supporting fundamental equity teams or working in a hybrid quant/fundamental environment
Knowledge of equity factor models and their practical application in portfolios
Ability to analyze large datasets and translate outputs into actionable ideas
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate quantitative insights into compelling narratives
Proficiency in SQL, R and Python strongly preferred
Experience applying natural language processing and machine learning methods to investment research
In depth knowledge of risk management and optimization techniques
Team player; willingness to work hard and contribute to achievement of team goals

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains quantitative tools to support fundamental stock selection and portfolio construction
Supports portfolio construction decisions through optimization, scenario analysis, and risk-aware frameworks
Builds and enhances stock selection models, screening tools, and a factor library to complement fundamental research
Analyze alternative and traditional datasets to identify insights relevant to company fundamentals and market behavior
Applies natural language processing and machine learning techniques to extract insights from structured and unstructured data to enhance fundamental insights, quantitative signals, and evaluate portfolio positioning.
Designs and implements back testing frameworks for portfolio strategies and alpha signals
Contributes to product development and new fund launches
Works closely with technology teams to operationalize tools and enhance data infrastructure.
Conducts quantitative research to support client engagement, including marketing materials, presentations, and white papers.
Translates analytical results into clear, compelling narratives for both internal stakeholders and external audiences

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 wellbeing 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