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Franklin Templeton Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

3 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
80% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Franklin Templeton.

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Graduate Trainee

Finance · nearly a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

it was a really smooth process with 4 rounds total. first up was the Pearson english test and a basic accounting and maths test. after that, there was a technical round where they asked me about investments, and also an HR question.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • Can you do some journal entries?
  • What is your understanding of portfolio investments?
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Graduate Trainee

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Presentation Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral

First, there was an on-campus written test where we had to answer questions on Quant, English, C programming, and some case studies. Then, there was a Presentation Skills round, which was split into two parts. In the first half, we had to prepare a presentation in a limited time, and in the second half, we presented it to a panel of members. Finally, there was a Technical interview conducted at the company.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • Questions on quantitative aptitude
  • Questions on English comprehension
  • Questions on C programming
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Graduate Trainee

Finance

Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

So, they asked about derivatives in general and AMC functions. If you're in a specific department, they might ask accounting-related questions. If you prep, you can totally crack it. They do a basic knowledge check.

Confirmed questions3 questions
  • Tell me about derivatives.
  • What's a margin call?
  • Can you explain futures, options, and swaps?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 5 Franklin Templeton interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 41.7%
Behavioral 41.7%
Case 8.3%
Presentation 8.3%

Interview difficulty

Easy 20%
Average 40%
Difficult 40%

Candidate experience

Positive 80%
Neutral 20%