Investment Risk Senior Analyst

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

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Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States.

About the Department

The Investment Risk Management team safeguards the integrity of Franklin Templeton’s portfolios by assessing and monitoring risk across multi‑asset, private‑debt, and real‑asset strategies. The team collaborates closely with portfolio managers, quantitative specialists, and senior leadership to guide risk‑aligned decision‑making. Team members operate in a globally connected, supportive environment where they gain exposure to complex portfolios, advanced analytics, and high‑impact initiatives.

How You Will Add Value

Core Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio risk analysis across public and private markets, identifying key drivers of performance, drawdowns, and concentration risks.

• Apply and interpret core risk analytics including factor exposures, VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis, regression modeling, and performance attribution.

• Provide risk oversight across asset classes.

• Interpret and challenge outputs from industry risk systems (e.g., Aladdin, Barra, Axioma, Port, Intex, ADCO, YieldBook).

• Prepare and present risk reports for portfolio managers, risk committees, and senior leadership.

• Contribute to risk governance processes, documentation standards, and continuous enhancement of risk frameworks.

• Proactively identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

Experience, Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related quantitative discipline required; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Data Science, or similar) preferred.

• 5 years of experience in investment risk, portfolio analytics, asset management, or a related quantitative role.

• Strong working knowledge of factor models, stress testing methodologies, VaR frameworks, and performance attribution.

• Professional certifications preferred: CFA, FRM, CAIA, or equivalent.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in SQL for database navigation, data extraction, and integration.

• Strong Python skills for data analysis, modeling, and automation.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

• Familiarity with cloud-based data environments (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure).

• Hands-on experience with institutional risk and analytics platforms (e.g., Aladdin, Barra, Axioma, Port, Intex, YieldBook).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical judgment combined with practical investment acumen.

• Translate complex quantitative findings into clear, concise insights for senior stakeholders.

• Build clear, executive-ready risk presentations and dashboards.

• Drive discussions toward actionable decisions and improved risk outcomes.

• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, ownership, and commitment to continuous improvement.

• Collaborate effectively across investment teams, data teams, and governance stakeholders.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus,,a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $155,000 - $160,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

- Paid Time Off : Three weeks of PTO in your first year

- Health Coverage : Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being

- Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits

- Equity & Investing : Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities

- Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP) : To support your ongoing growth and career advancement

- Employee Investment Benefits : Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and 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.