About this role
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 Alternatives
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:
The Global Alternatives Business Management Team drives the strategic, operational, and distribution enablement priorities across Franklin Templeton’s Alternatives platform. We sit at the intersection of product, sales, marketing, and operations ensuring our alternative investment businesses are positioned for growth and success across all distribution channels. Our team helps launch new products, streamline processes, enhance data visibility, and deliver impactful initiatives that support the firm’s global alternatives franchise.
Team Culture:
We are a collaborative, high-performing, and solutions-oriented team that values partnership, curiosity, and excellence. We thrive on turning complexity into clarity and are known across the organization for being reliable, calm under pressure, and deeply client-focused. We work closely with leaders across Alternatives, Sales, Marketing, Product, and Technology, often serving as the connective tissue that ensures priorities move forward smoothly.
We celebrate creativity, clear communication, and accountability and we genuinely enjoy working together.
An intern in this department can expect to learn:
- How the alternative investments industry works, including private equity, private credit, and real estate structures
- How business management teams translate strategy into execution across multiple stakeholders
- How to organize and communicate complex information in a clear, professional way
- How data, process, and storytelling come together to support growth in a global asset manager
Key Responsibilities Can Include:
- Assisting with product launch planning and tracking
- Supporting distribution reporting, dashboards, and internal communications
- Researching and summarizing competitor or platform activity
- Helping prepare materials for senior leadership meetings and strategic initiatives
- Participating in team projects that improve processes, data flow, or event planning
Ideal Qualifications:
- Strong communication and analytical skills
- Curiosity about investments and financial markets, especially alternatives
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and attention to detail in presentation materials
- Ability to work collaboratively, prioritize tasks, and adapt to a dynamic environment
- A proactive mindset and interest in learning how global asset managers operate
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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 35 - 40 (dependent on state/location) hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $26 - $30 (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!
Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
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What you'll do
- Interns will assist with product launch planning, support distribution reporting, and help prepare materials for senior leadership meetings. They will also participate in team projects aimed at improving processes and data flow.
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