Posted:
8/28/2024, 8:19:12 PM
Location(s):
City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom ⋅ Scotland, United Kingdom
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Legal & Compliance
Workplace Type:
On-site
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!
Franklin Templeton’s Global Compliance team has more than 100 compliance
professionals located in in various countries worldwide. The Global Compliance team is split into teams that focus on the compliance frameworks for regulated entities and these teams are supported by other specialist compliance teams that are typically established as centres of excellence for example Code of Ethics, Investment Compliance, Marketing Compliance, Financial Crime, Compliance Monitoring.
This role sits within the EMEA Compliance function.
As a compliance lead for alternatives compliance, you will be responsible for
ensuring that our alternative products and services comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies across different jurisdictions.
You will also provide guidance and support to the Alternatives Global Product
Strategy team, the SIMs, and distribution on compliance matters related to
alternative structures, and product development. Your main duties will include:
Developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and controls for alternative products and services
Providing compliance advice and oversight on alternative product launches, registrations, disclosures, and marketing materials Conducting compliance monitoring and testing to identify and mitigate compliance risks and issues
Liaising with regulators, auditors, and external parties on compliance inquiries, inspections, and reporting
Keeping abreast of regulatory developments and industry best practices in alternatives compliance and providing training and updates to relevant stakeholders
Working alongside colleagues in Legal and other support functions
Experience of implementing regulatory standards to meet AIFM
A good understanding of regulatory requirements impacting alternative funds including private equity, real estate, private credit
10+ years of relevant experience, preferably at a large financial institution or regulator.
Ability to understand and assess the regulatory risks associated with alternative investment funds, investment services, and clients.
Strong communication skills both virtual and in office.
Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global program.
Fluent in English required, with French, German or other European languages a plus.
In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.
Highlights of our benefits include - contributory pension scheme, private healthcare plan, PHI, life insurance, Employee Stock Investment Program, incentive plans, purchase of company funds with no sales charge, educational reimbursement and on-site training.
We believe that being a good corporate citizen is good business. To us, corporate citizenship means being accountable, serving our clients, being an employer of choice, managing our environmental impact, and supporting our communities. An emphasis on corporate citizenship is embedded in our culture and values, and is an important element of how we achieve success.
We are also committed to your learning and development with resources focused around Experience, Exposure, and Education, to help you achieve your professional development goals. Take some time to, meet some of our people, and see what it means to say, "I AM Franklin Templeton".
Franklin Templeton values diversity in its workforce and welcomes employees from different backgrounds, generations, capabilities, cultural identification, sexual orientations, and gender expression, in addition to other attributes that contribute to a truly diverse and inclusive community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to [email protected]. In your email, please include the arrangement you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. We will review the request and make a best effort to enact the arrangement. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response.
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Headquarter Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Employee Count: 1-10
Year Founded: 1899
Industries: Asset Management ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Funding Platform ⋅ Insurance