Junior Quant Developer

About O’Shaughnessy Asset Management

O’Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM), a division of Franklin Templeton based in Stamford, Connecticut, operates autonomously with access to global enterprise resources. OSAM emphasizes transparent, logical, and disciplined investment approaches, fostering long-term client relationships. It is a leader in Custom Indexing services through its Canvas® platform, enabling financial advisors to create and manage tailored separately managed accounts designed to optimize after-tax outcomes.

Department Overview

OSAM's Quant Technology team collaborates closely with researchers, portfolio managers, and developers to deliver data-driven investment solutions employing modern technology platforms such as CANVAS®. This highly technical and research-focused group works on innovative portfolio construction, analytics, and financial technology initiatives.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with senior developers and researchers to integrate and enhance research data workflows and models.
• Develop and design software using C#, Python, and SQL ensuring stability and scalability.
• Create robust data pipelines sourcing from diverse data inputs of varying quality, supporting research demands, client analytical ad-hoc requests, and core production applications.
• Work alongside researchers, portfolio managers, and quantitative analysts to implement, support, and operate portfolio models.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline.
• Strong foundation in computer science principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Up to one year of professional programming experience.
• Experience with C#, Python, and SQL in SQL Server environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio development (including VS Community editions).
• Understanding of source control tools, preferably Git.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical abilities with high attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in financial services, particularly asset management.
• Exposure to front office roles collaborating with researchers and portfolio managers.
• Advanced degree is advantageous.
• Knowledge of financial markets.
• Experience with DevOps methodologies, including CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code.
• Familiarity with Azure development technologies.

Work Schedule and Location

This position is based in New York City with a hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite presence three days per week.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary expected between $105,000 and $120,000 annually, influenced by location and relevant experience, plus a discretionary annual bonus. Franklin Templeton provides a comprehensive benefits package including various healthcare options, insurance and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, employee stock investment opportunities, reimbursement for education expenses, paid time off encompassing vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental and caregiving leave, bereavement, volunteering, floating holidays, and a wellness program aimed at employee well-being and career development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusive hiring practices, evaluating all candidates fairly regardless of ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender or gender identity, marital or medical status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected category.