Global Compensation - Undergrad Intern

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving 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 offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

Department Title: Undergrad Intern – Global Compensation

Location: The intern candidate must be able to commute into the Baltimore, MD, Boston, MA, or St. Petersburg, FL office each week.  

Position Summary: 

Global Compensation plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing our compensation programs. Through market research and collaboration with clients across the organization, we ensure leaders have the tools needed to make compensation decisions and provide competitive compensation packages for their teams.

Joining us this summer means gaining:

• Real-World Experience: Dive into the world of compensation management and work on meaningful projects that impact our organization. You’ll get to analyze data, conduct market research, and support the development of our compensation programs.
• Mentorship and Growth: Learn from experienced professionals who are eager to share their knowledge and help you grow. You’ll receive guidance and mentorship that will set you up for success in your career.
• Skill Development: Enhance your analytical, communication, and organizational skills. You’ll become proficient in Excel and gain a deep understanding of compensation principles and practices.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Your ideas and contributions will be valued and recognized.

Team Culture:

• Collaboration: We believe in the power of teamwork and open communication. Our team members work closely together, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve common goals.
• Innovation: We are always looking for new and better ways to approach compensation management. Our team encourages creative thinking and is open to exploring innovative solutions that enhance our compensation strategies.
• Continuous Learning: We value professional growth and development. Our team members are encouraged to pursue learning opportunities, attend workshops, and stay updated with industry trends to continuously improve their skills and knowledge.

A Global Compensation Intern at Franklin Templeton can expect to learn:

• Compensation Principles: A solid understanding of compensation principles, including salary structures, incentive plans, and equity programs.
• Report Preparation: Skills in preparing and maintaining detailed compensation reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Job Evaluation: Knowledge of the job evaluation process, including gathering and organizing job descriptions and related data.
• Market Research: Experience in conducting market research and benchmarking studies to ensure competitive compensation practices.

Key Responsibilities Can Include:

• Market Research: Conduct market research and benchmarking studies to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Report Preparation: Prepare and maintain compensation reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Job Evaluations: Support the job evaluation process by gathering market matches.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the compensation team maintaining documentation.
• Project Assistance: Participate in various compensation projects and initiatives as needed.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in data analysis and report preparation.
• Proficiency in Excel: Strong skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, including the use of formulas and functions.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to interact with team members and prepare reports.

Ready to make moves? Apply today!

When applying, please be sure to attach your resume. Applications without a resume file attachment will not be reviewed.

Due to the large volume of applications anticipated, we may not be able to personally contact every applicant. If you are interested in applying to more than one Franklin Templeton internship, please apply for other internships that pique your interest.

Compensation Range: This is a full-time internship where students will work approximately 37.5-40 hours per week and earn competitive hourly pay of $24-28 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.

What makes Franklin Templeton unique?

We believe that being a good corporate citizen is good business. To us, corporate citizenship means being accountable, serving our clients, being an employer of choice, managing our environmental impact, and supporting our communities. An emphasis on corporate citizenship is embedded in our culture, and is an important element of how we achieve success.

We are also committed to your learning and development with resources focused around Experience, Exposure, and Education, to help you achieve your professional development goals.

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for 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. We invite you to visit us at Franklin Templeton Careers to learn more about our company, career opportunities and recruitment process.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. 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 accommodation you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for accommodations will receive a response.

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

Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. 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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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. 
 
Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.