Global Macro

Franklin Templeton•San Mateo, CA

21h

About The Position

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. And our welcoming, respectful and inclusive culture provides opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! This role has been filled by an identified candidate. We are not accepting applications for this opportunity. 2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern – Job Posting Department Title: Undergrad Intern – Global Macro Position Summary: Global Macro Research At Franklin Templeton, we believe that success requires more than just expertise – it demands powerful partnerships. As a forward-thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with our clients, understand their goals, and navigate the complexities of the market together. With Franklin Templeton by their side, investors don’t prepare for the future - they shape it. With over 10,000 employees and 80+ offices in major financial centers around the world, we are dedicated to providing investment solutions for our clients in more than 150 countries. For more than 75 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team. The intern will have an unique experience working closely with a small team comprised of other Analysts, Traders, and Portfolio Managers. He/she will work under the guidance of a Senior Research Analyst. Team Culture: As of September 30th, 2025, Templeton Global Macro managed $16.98 billion in assets, while total assets under management for the company were over $1.65 trillion. Dr. Michael Hasenstab has led the team since 2001. Templeton Global Macro specializes in sovereign debt investing, utilizing a research-intensive, fundamentals-based approach to capitalize on inefficiencies and capture long-term potential value across yield curves, currencies, and sovereign credit spreads.  As a multicultural team built for cognitive diversity, Templeton Global Macro has been purposefully structured to bring together diverse cultures and experiences, political views, and economic schools of thought. As of September 30th, 2025, our team consists of 24 investment professionals including five Ph.D. economists. 13 different nationalities from five continents are represented, and 18 different languages are collectively spoken. An intern in this department can expect to learn: The intern will learn to Monitor current market developments within a region of the globe, gain a solid understanding of macroeconomics and politics, and conduct in-depth country macro analysis. At the end of the period the intern will present a written and oral country overview.

Requirements

A strong academic background and have completed their Junior year by the start of the internship.
Solid understanding of macroeconomics and politics.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and willingness to learn from others.