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!

2026 Undergraduate Summer Intern – Job Posting

Department Title: Undergrad Intern – Global Technology & Operations Strategy & Enablement Intern

Location: Baltimore – Hybrid

Please read before applying:

Start Date: All interns must start in office and in person on June 8, 2026.

Anticipated End Date: August 14, 2026 – All interns must be in office and in person on their last day to return equipment. Interns must be located in the same location throughout the duration of their internship and are prohibited from returning laptop/equipment to a different office location or shipping their equipment back.

Position Summary: 

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to support a cross-functional initiative focused on operating model evolution, workforce optimization, and global collaboration across Franklin Templeton.

This role will work closely with senior leaders across Technology, Finance, Human Resources, and Corporate Strategy to help shape how the firm organizes work, builds capabilities, and enables high-performing teams globally.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, enterprise-level effort at the intersection of strategy, talent, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of enterprise operating model strategies
• Conduct analysis on:
  • Workforce composition (by role, level, and function)
  • Skills and capabilities across teams
  • Organizational structures, spans, and layers
• Help build frameworks to:
  • Align work with business priorities and capabilities
  • Enhance collaboration across teams and functions
• Assist in developing:
  • Presentation materials for senior leadership
  • Executive summaries and synthesis of working sessions
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Technology, Finance, HR) to gather and structure inputs
• Support planning and coordination of ongoing strategic workstreams

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in:
  • Business, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel (or similar tools)
• Curiosity about how organizations operate and evolve

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in:
  • Strategy / consulting
  • Organizational design
  • Workforce planning
• Experience with:
  • Data analysis or modeling
  • Building structured presentations for executive audiences

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to senior leadership decision-making
• Experience working on a real-time enterprise transformation initiative
• Opportunity to contribute to work that impacts how a global organization operates
• Development of skills in:
  • Strategic thinking
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Executive communication

Key Traits for Success

• Structured thinker who can break down complex problems
• Comfortable working in ambiguity
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Able to connect data to business implications

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 40 (dependent on state/location) hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $26 (dependent on location and function) USD per hour. 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!