Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations – Undergrad Intern

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!

Undergrad Intern – Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations

Location: New York City, NY

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.

Position Summary: 

Investor Relations coordinates with the executive, finance and communications teams, as well as all the business strategy leaders of Franklin Templeton, to communicate with our external stakeholders, including shareholders, credit rating agencies, and research analysts.  

At the end of each quarter, we gather the financial and business results to communicate our achievements, growth areas and future guidance.

Working in Investor Relations provides a comprehensive view of the entire company and the opportunity to collaborate with teams across the business.

Team Culture:

Our team is collaborative and interfaces with colleagues across the firm. We are a hard-working team, and continually refining our messaging, how we present information, and how we do things.

Our team is highly collaborative, working closely with colleagues across the entire firm. We pride ourselves on being hard-working and dedicated, continually refining our messaging, presentation of information, and overall processes. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork, we are counted on by the executive team to stay at the forefront of industry trends and best practices.

An Investor Relations / Communications Intern at Franklin Templeton can expect to learn:

• Business writing and communication skills
• Valuation of traditional asset managers
• Asset management industry trends and our peers
• Process of preparing for an earnings call

Key Responsibilities Can Include:

• Peer benchmarking
• Investor call notes
• News and research summary emails
• Valuation exercise

Ideal Qualifications:

• Eagerness to learn

• Writing skills
• Powerpoint and excel
• Attention to detail

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 35 – 40 (dependent on state/location) hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $30 USD per hour. Hourly pay rates are dependent upon location and function. 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. 

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