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.

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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. 

Key Responsibilities Can Include:

Conduct detailed macro-economic, sovereign credit, and political analysis as well as monitoring current market developments for a selected country. 

Ideal Qualifications:

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications: 

*A strong academic background and have completed their Junior year by the start of the internship. 

*Working knowledge of one or more languages besides English. 

*Experience living, traveling, or studying abroad. 

*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. 

Ready to make moves? Apply today!

Please be sure to attach your resume when submitting your application. Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to each applicant individually. If you're interested in more than one internship, we encourage you to apply to all positions that align with your interests.

This is a full-time internship where students will work approximately 37.5 (dependent on state/location) hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $37 - $47 USD per hour, dependent on location, function, and year in school. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. 

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. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!