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 and diversified 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. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! This position in the recently formed Investment Sustainability Solutions Team focuses on developing and supporting analytical and research initiatives to integrate sustainability into investment processes. The role requires a strong quantitative background, proficiency in data analysis, and a solid understanding of the financial industry, particularly asset management. The successful candidate will be instrumental in advancing our data research and analytics, synthesizing key sustainability insights, and helping drive effective internal collaboration to integrate these findings into our investment processes. Preferred candidates will have knowledge of regulatory and voluntary frameworks and advanced data analysis techniques. What are the ongoing responsibilities of Sustainability Data Analyst ? Analytics: Support development of in-house analytical approaches to help cross asset class investment teams understand sustainability-related risks, impacts, and opportunities Research: Support the team in thematic research projects, such as biodiversity, climate, and water. Identify relevance to our investment teams and build tools to facilitate integration into the investment process where appropriate. Sustainability data vendor due diligence: Understand methodologies, data sources, and their integration within the investment management process. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage and support Franklin Resource’s multiple investment teams as primary stakeholders. Additional key stakeholders include Technology, Product, Regulatory Reporting, Investment Risk, Investment Compliance, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sales & Distribution Collaboration with academia and fintech: Collaborate where appropriate to enhance our sustainability initiatives. What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful? Required Solid background in a quantitative discipline (data science, mathematics, physics, engineering, finance, economics), with experience in data analytics applied to real-world financial and sustainability problems. Experience in the financial industry, preferably in asset management, with an understanding of sustainability-related investment risks. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a global, hybrid environment. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication of complex data Proficiency in programming with an emphasis on data analysis (Python preferred). Commitment to high standards in data accuracy and clarity in analysis and visualizations. Preferred Understanding of regulatory and voluntary frameworks relevant to sustainability domain. Proven ability to apply quantitative methods to solve complex problems in various contexts. Comprehensive understanding of various investment instruments. Experience with advanced data analysis techniques, including machine learning and artificial intelligence. Familiarity with ESG metrics and their application in sustainability research. 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Whether you need support for staying physically and mentally healthy, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have you covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities. As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the arrangement you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. We will review the request and make a best effort to enact the arrangement. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response. When you become part of Franklin Templeton, you’ll join a company dedicated to progress. A company that doesn’t settle. One where we pursue our ambitions with energy and persistence. That’s why it’s so important that we empower and encourage the progress of our employees. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture – to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while contributing to ours. At Franklin Templeton, we embrace individual differences and value perspectives brought by global diversity. And, although we are all different, we have one thing in common: we are dedicated to what we do. So whether you're starting your career journey, are well on your way, or are seeking a new direction, you'll find the support you need to grow your career with us. Come, join us, and help us shape the future of the global asset management industry! Get to know us better