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What is the Specialist - Investment & Trade Operations- Investment Ops Brandywine Group responsible for?

A Trading Operations Associate will take direction from the Trade Processing & Settlement Manager by performing trade processing, settlements, and daily portfolio accounting activities.  The Trading Operations team supports the processing and settlement of Fixed Income and Equity transactions.  An Associate will correspond and interact with Trading, Compliance, Client Service, and other internal teams at Brandywine Global; also correspond with executing brokers and client custodians. Participation in meetings directly related to Fund and Client accounts is expected.

This position requires an individual who possesses the personal attributes and the professional experience consistent with the Firm’s high standards of conduct and performance. In performing the job, the individual must demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company core values including:

Debate with an Open Mind:

Uses compelling arguments in representing own interests while actively seeking to understand different perspectives

Steps up to address difficult issues, says what needs to be said

Champions an idea or position despite dissent or political risk

Build Strong Diverse Relationships:

Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.  This includes diversity in the broadest sense – diversity of thought and functional expertise in addition to race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation.

Builds effective formal and informal relationships inside and outside the organization – including co-workers, clients, vendors and parent company, Legg Mason.

Draws upon multiple relationships to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how

Embraces the spirit of collegiality, mutual respect and teamwork

Strive for Balance:

Prioritizes business needs with an understanding personal reality

Understands and considers competing agendas and priorities within the firm when making decisions

Act with Integrity:

Demonstrates values and ethics aligned to BGIM and is looked to for guidance on standards and norms

Follows through on commitments

Viewed as direct and truthful

Shows consistency between words and actions

Keeps confidences

Take Ownership:

Feels a sense of personal responsibility in seeing tasks to completion

Works and thinks like a team member – owns their responsibilities while also considering the enterprise impact

Takes personal accountability for decisions, actions and outcomes.

Takes an active role in managing their own career development

Be Curious. Challenge Conventional Thinking:

Introduces new ways of looking at problems

Experiments and finds new solutions

Has the courage to push back and ask questions that advance the group’s thinking

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Specialist - Investment & Trade Operations?

Oversee daily trade processing of Domestic Equity, International Equity, and Global Fixed Income securities, including Emerging Market Debt, Mortgage-Backed Securities and securities executed in countries with restricted currencies.

Monitor trade flow and matching processes using OneTIS and/or DTCC CTM.

Collaborate with Trading Desk to ensure proper FX handling of non-USD trades

Ensure the timely trade instruction of all trades to our global custodians.

Partner with FT Global Trade Services team to resolve related settlement issues and participate in OD and claims resolution when required.

Contribute to the maintenance, improvement and continuous refinement of all related processes and controls.

Perform necessary manual entries for new account or transition accounts.

Participate in audit preparation BCP Planning and DR Testing, which may include weekend or after hour remote access and participation. 

Access to personal computer and internet access is required.

Position requires flexibility in work schedule to allow for extended work hour coverage supporting an international client, custodial, and brokerage community.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

Bachelor’s degree.

Three to Five years’ experience in investment management or financial industry, preferably at a bank, brokerage firm or investment manager, in a position with similar responsibilities.

Computer literate including Microsoft Office and an aptitude to learn different systems/applications.

Excellent interpersonal communication, analytical, organizational, problem-solving and judgement skills.

Commitment to task and to the team; ability to start and complete specific tasks with motivation and a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment.

Professional attitude and ability to work independently

Familiarity with Bloomberg’s AIM Trade Complete and FailStation, EAGLE Accounting system, Charles River Investment Management Solution, and CTM.

Familiar with the trade settlement process across domestic and international markets a plus.

Requirements:

This position requires an individual who possesses the personal attributes and the professional experience consistent with the Firm’s high standards of conduct and performance.  In performing the job, the individual must: (i) always act in the best interests of clients, (ii) continuously evaluate and escalate areas of risk to the Firm, (iii) work cohesively and effectively with people across all functions, and (iv) comply with all Firm policies and procedures.  Accordingly, it is expected that the individual is of high moral character, well-organized and self-directed, with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to execute work objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Work Shift Timings - 8:30 PM - 5:30 AM IST

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

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.

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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 them covered.  

Highlights of our benefits include:

Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses

An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education

Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)

Life insurance for protection of employees’ families

Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families

Personal loan assistance

Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

12 weeks Paternity leave

Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria

Transport facility

Child day care facility for women employees

Cricket grounds and gymnasium

Library

Health Center with doctor availability

HDFC ATM on the campus

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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 accommodations@franklintempleton.com. 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.