Posted:
1/10/2025, 10:16:12 AM
Location(s):
Baltimore, Maryland, United States ⋅ Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Data & Analytics
Workplace Type:
On-site
At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving 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 offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
This HYBRID position requires being on-site in our BALTIMORE office 3 days per week.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship/transfer for this position.
The Investment Risk Team's primary function is to provide the second line of defense for Investment Risk.
The primary function of this position is to lead the counterparty risk monitoring within the risk group, as well as support other aspects of regulatory risk across FT funds, including derivatives and liquidity programs. You’ll also leverage your technical skills to enhance the team's data analytics capabilities.
Identify, monitor, and communicate issues related to counterparty risk and the financial strength of FT counterparties and brokers.
Identify, reconcile, and resolve data issues related to counterparty risk. Assess and analyze the accuracy and quality of the underlying data and provide commentary for the risk trends.
Facilitate and support monthly committee meetings and counterparty approvals
Support daily requirements of the IRM regulatory team, covering Rule 22e-4 and Rule 18f-4.
Create and run standard reports and queries, as well as design, develop, test, automate, and launch new dashboards and reporting solutions across the Regulatory Risk team.
Ensure all reports are delivered to the appropriate client(s) and/or provided via automated processes to downstream systems by the agreed-upon date.
Review automated validation controls and complete issue resolution process
Respond to ad-hoc requests for portfolio risk statistic information, and perform ad hoc analyses, such as stress tests, sensitivity or hedging analysis given various market conditions.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other quantitative discipline
CFA or FRM designation preferred
8 - 12 years relevant work experience REQUIRED in the Mutual Fund/Financial Services Industry
Experience with global regulatory rules including 18f4, SEC 22e-4 and UCITS liquidity requirements
Experience with VaR and other risk metrics
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Strong attention to details and excellent analytical skills
Ability to work independently, perform mathematical calculations/analysis and to exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines
Ability to organize and prioritize workflow and to coordinate the work of others
Ability to accurately proofread documents and work under pressure, and the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team environment
Experience in programming languages, preferably VBA or R/Python, Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools
Experience in SQL experience for data extraction, manipulation, and analyses, including complex joins
Experience using financial/risk application/software, Bloomberg, MSCI Barra Risk Model, FactSet, and Morningstar
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary—designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. We expect the salary for this position to range between $145,000 and $165,000.
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Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
By joining us, you will become part of 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 maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Learning and Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
*Only applicable at certain locations
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
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.
Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to [email protected]. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.
Website: https://leggmason.com/
Headquarter Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Employee Count: 1-10
Year Founded: 1899
Industries: Asset Management ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Funding Platform ⋅ Insurance