Duncan Robinson, MSDS, MBA, CAIA, FDP in

Duncan Robinson, MSDS, MBA, CAIA, FDP

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Director of AI & Optimization - Principal Research Scientist at Franklin Templeton
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Duncan is the Director of AI & Optimization at Franklin Templeton, leading efforts in quantitative research, machine learning, and alternative data. His career journey includes nearly two decades as a derivatives trader and portfolio manager before pivoting to data science. He holds a Master of Science from Northwestern University and is described by peers as brilliant, astute, and a motivated intellectual leader.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Director of AI & Optimization - Principal Research Scientist
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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AI in Finance
His current role focuses on building AI-driven platforms for portfolio optimization. He is a frequent speaker on using AI to create an edge in investment management.
Alternative Data
He architected a patent-pending system for valuing alternative data sets and often speaks at industry summits on the topic.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Director of AI & Optimization - Principal Research Scientist
Franklin Templeton
3-2022 - 10-2025
Director of Quantitative Insights and Data Science
Allspring Global Investments
11-2021 - 6-2022
Senior Investment Data Scientist
Allspring Global Investments
6-2018 - 11-2021
Senior Investment Data Scientist, Wells Fargo Asset Management
Wells Fargo
8-2017 - 4-2018
Senior Trader & Portfolio Manager
Budo Group
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Education
2012 - 2015
Master of Science (MS)
Northwestern University
2005 - 2006
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Purdue University
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