Intern (Private Wealth)

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

We are seeking a highly motivated Intern to join the Franklin Templeton Private Wealth team in Singapore. The internship is expected to commence in December 2026 for 25 to 35 weeks. Supporting our rapidly growing Asia business, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to private wealth distribution, investment solutions, business strategy, and sales enablement initiatives across the region. The successful candidate will work closely with senior sales professionals and cross-functional stakeholders on projects that contribute directly to the growth of the business.

This includes market and competitor analysis, business transformation initiatives, AI-driven process enhancements, and strategic sales support for some of Asia's leading private banks and family offices.

Key Responsibilities

Research & Market Intelligence: Conduct market, investment, and competitor research to support business development and client engagement activities. Monitor industry and market developments and assess their implications for product positioning and sales strategies.

Business Transformation

Support strategic initiatives aimed at scaling the Private Bank & Family Office business across Asia. Assist with cross-functional projects and change management initiatives involving regional and global stakeholders.

AI & Process Enhancement

Identify opportunities to improve business processes through AI and automation. Support the development of tools and workflows that enhance productivity, information accessibility, and operational efficiency.

Sales & Business Support

Assist in the preparation and execution of client events, training sessions, and business development activities with private banks and family offices. Maintain and enhance sales tracking and reporting tools, including opportunity and client engagement databases. Support the team with analysis, presentations, follow-ups, and other business development activities.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Strong interest in investments, asset management and wealth management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data analysis tools is an advantage. Exposure to AI, automation, data analytics, or workflow optimization projects is highly desirable.

Familiarity with Bloomberg or other financial market data platforms is a plus. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and cultures. Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. 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.

Artificial intelligence or automated tools may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.