At a Glance
"Global company with a family-owned feel"
"Benefits and amenities are generous, and the stock purchase plan is top notch"
Compensation "is usually in the middle of the pack"
Diverse at the lower ranks, but upper-level managers are mostly "middle-aged white men"
"Good brand recognition"
"Needs new energy"
"Strong individual funds"
"Short-term minded"
About Franklin Resources Inc. (Franklin Templeton Investments)
Franklin Resources was founded in 1947 by Rupert H. Johnson. Johnson named the company after Benjamin Franklin, who was known to practice frugality and prudence when saving and investing. The company went public in 1971 and, by 2007, had earned its place in the Fortune 500 after a series of key acquisitions. Today, Franklin Resources is one of the world’s largest investment managers. It is  headquartered in San Mateo, California, and is led by CEO Jenny Johnson, whom Barron’s has named one of the "100 Most Influential Women in Finance."
Franklin Resources offers a wide variety of financial services, including investments, wealth management, and technology solutions. Employment opportunities can be found in any of the company’s locations across 42 countries and 68 cities. Those looking to start a career with Franklin Resources will find opportunities in software engineering, accounting, financial analysis, portfolio analysis, quantitative analysis, sales, marketing, and more. The company also offers internships for students and recent graduates.
Franklin Resources recently hired its first ever Chief Diversity Officer: Regina Curry. Curry was an employee of Legg Mason, one of Franklin Resources’ most recent acquisitions. Franklin Resources is committed to the CEO Action Pledge for Diversity & Inclusion, and has joined the state of Connecticut in its movement to address economic and racial disparities in the workplace.
One Franklin Pkwy.
San Mateo, CA 94403
Phone: (650) 312-2000
Employer Type: Public
Stock Symbol: BEN
Stock Exchange: NYSE
CEO: Jennifer M. Johnson
Boca Raton, FL
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Miami, FL
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Rancho Cordova, CA
San Mateo, CA
Saint Petersburg, FL
Short Hills, NJ
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