Investment Risk Senior Analyst

Investment Risk Management Team Member

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 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!

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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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Experience Our Welcoming Culture and Reach Your Professional and Personal Potential!

Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. 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
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 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

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