Compliance Director, Digital Assets

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! What is the Compliance Director responsible for? The Compliance Director is responsible for overseeing key broker‑dealer regulatory compliance functions and leading a team of compliance professionals. This role partners closely with business stakeholders to provide strategic compliance guidance and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements across multiple business areas. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compliance professionals Provide regulatory oversight for assigned business lines and activities Collaborate with business partners to address compliance risks and implement effective controls Interpret and apply broker‑dealer rules and regulations to business initiatives Prepare and present compliance position memos, guidance, and related materials Support the development and enhancement of compliance policies and procedures Advise on emerging regulatory topics, including digital assets, tokenization, and AI‑related risks Ideal Qualifications, Skills and Experience Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a senior compliance role within financial services Strong knowledge of broker‑dealer rules and regulatory frameworks Experience with tokenization, blockchain, or digital asset‑related investments Expertise in sales and distribution compliance Asset management and/or investment adviser experience preferred Prior people management experience preferred Familiarity with AI tools and understanding of their compliance and regulatory implications Compensation Range Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. 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 base salary for this position to be between $250,000.00–$300,000.00. 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 Equal Opportunity Employer 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, 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Franklin Templeton