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.

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This is a HYBRID position working out of our NYC office.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship/transfer for this position.

What is the Investment Risk Management Team responsible for?

The Investment Risk Management department is responsible for risk oversight of multi-asset and private-debt portfolios, as well as developing the risk management framework for real-asset portfolios and ensuring that they fall within the risk appetite defined by the organization.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Senior Investment Risk Analyst?

Monitoring and oversight of risk exposures for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions funds

Producing and managing accurate and timely risk dashboards that support analytical requests from portfolio managers and senior risk managers

Performing risk analysis on portfolios and their benchmarks and reporting on market, liquidity, and concentration risks

Leveraging multi-factor risk models to produce ex-ante risk insights and clearly communicating the analysis to both technical and non-technical audiences

Staying informed of the emergent and macro risks

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

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as quantitative finance, statistics, mathematics, operations research, engineering, or computer science

3 to 7 years of relevant risk management experience at an investment management firm or a risk model vendor like MSCI, Axioma etc.

Significant experience with the modeling and functionality of linear and non-linear derivatives like swaps, options, and futures

Intellectual curiosity towards financial markets

CFA or FRM, or progress towards those certifications preferred

Strong statistical programming and data analysis skills

What technology skill sets are critical to the success of this role?

Tech stack required for this role: PowerBI/Tableau (or similar BI tool), SQL and Python (or similar programing language)

Experience with one or more of the following systems strongly preferred: MSCI RiskMetrics, MSCI BarraOne or Aladdin

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 $130,000.00 and $160,000.00.

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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 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. 
 
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