Futures Associate - Edinburgh

Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences has always been important to us. Cultivating an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their voices is not only beneficial for our people, but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, no matter your interests, lifestyle, or background, there's a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We will provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life.

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We want our employees to be at their best. By joining us, you will connect with a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for staying physically and mentally healthy, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have you covered.

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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.

As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners - individuals who have taken a break from work - are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.

As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.

• Bachelor's degree completed by September 2025 (or within the last few years)


• Adaptability with capacity for differentiated thinking


• Comfortable working with data and digital applications


• Eager to learn new things and a critical thinker


• Enjoys problem solving with the ability to work on own initiative


• Growth-oriented mindset and comfortable with ambiguity


• Enjoys building relationships with various stakeholders


• Good attention to detail


• Interested in learning about and working in financial services


Our team of recruiters will begin reaching out to candidates whose skills and interests best match our profile from September onwards. Screening interviews will take place in October & November, with final stage panel interviews in late November early December.

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 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 provide 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!

Over the years, we have developed the careers of many Futures Associates who came to us with dedication, integrity, and a passion for excellence.

Could Franklin Templeton be where you want to start your career?

Whether you are a recent graduate or about to be one Franklin Templeton could be the place for you! We welcome new perspectives and fresh ideas, creating a diverse workplace and a truly inclusive atmosphere, our 'Futures Programme' is open to students from any discipline, who have a strong interest in working within the industry. If you're eager for new challenges and you value diverse perspectives in a global environment, then join us for this exciting adventure!

What does our Futures Programme involve?

The Futures Programme is a full-time, two-year rotational development programme for high potential individuals starting their professional careers and provides exposure to different areas of our business. These areas of business include 'Investment Management' (includes: Research, Portfolio Management & Trading), 'Global Advisory Services' (includes: Sales, Distribution & Marketing) and business areas that support these two functions. Your development is a key goal of the programme and is achieved through engagement in purposeful work, networking and mentoring.

An ideal Futures Associate is intellectually curious, thrives in research and analysis, strives to grow as an active learner, and wants to make a positive impact on our business. Futures Associates come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring with them a unique perspective that when applied to solving difficult challenges allows them to propose thoughtful and novel solutions.

Ready for an opportunity unlike anything else?

How it Works: The programme consists of six 4-month rotations within different departments. Each rotation promotes career development and fosters professional acumen through contributions to the goals of the department. This rotational structure provides a variety of in-depth perspectives, encouraging you to explore a range of potential career paths. You are exposed to project-related and/or analytical assignments while supporting the rotational area initiatives. Development consists of on-the-job experience and a wide variety of robust training and networking opportunities.

After the two-year period, the programme aims to place Associates into a permanent role.

Mentorship: Mentoring is a key component of the programme. A senior Franklin Templeton leader will work with you to:

• Accelerate onboarding into the programme,


• Provide networking opportunities and create connections within Franklin Templeton's inclusive culture,


• Assist in making career decisions with a long-term view.


Futures Associates will join Edinburgh and London offices in September 2025.