Summer Intern 2026

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. 

We are currently looking for a Summer Intern to join the Templeton Global Macro team within the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group in San Mateo, CA. 

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. 

Essential duties and responsibilities include:  

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

At the end of the period the intern will present a written and oral country overview.  

The Analyst will work 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.  

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:  

A strong academic background and a rising Junior 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.  

The base salary range is USD $4,500 to $6,000 per month. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.  

If interested, please email cover letter and resume to all 3 contacts:  

Janny Xie,  Janny.Xie@franklintempleton.com  

Michelle Zhou,  Michelle.Zhou@franklintempleton.com  

Krishna Patel,  Krishna.Patel@franklintempleton.com   

We will be accepting applications until November 30, 2025*.  

*deadline may or may not be extended depending on number of applicants collected by the deadline