At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing - delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 9,500 employees working in 30 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 155 countries. For more than 75 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

What is the Compliance Business Analyst in Investment Compliance group responsible for?

• This role would require the Analyst to assist on Pre-Trade/Batch Compliance, Client Certifications and other tasks involving review, research and analysis. The analyst would monitor compliance with investment restrictions stipulated by a variety of sources including but not limited to Franklin Templeton Internal Policies, fund documentation, client account guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Routine audits will also be performed to ensure the integrity of electronic archives, analyst assignments, as well as various forms of information retention. Additionally, the position will involve different forms of data maintenance specific to account status tracking, correspondence filing as well as involvement in the administration of the department's virtual information repository. The position would also require the analyst to have good understanding of complex securities, fixed income, and equity products. The role would also require the analyst to possess good communication skills.
• The analyst would be required to exhibit knowledge of various aspects of financial markets especially with regards to asset classes, trading fundamentals etc. along with behavioral dexterity to manage professional rapport while working with various teams.

What are the ongoing responsibilities Compliance Business Analyst?

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Conduct timely and accurate compliance analysis of portfolio holdings, composition and historical transactions to verify compliance with applicable investment exposure and activity limitations stemming from regulatory requirements, client mandate, applicable policies, etc.
  
  • Pre/ Post trade compliance analysis
  • Certifications
  • Project management
  • Manual Tasks
  • Team Building activities and helping Supervisor/ Manager with MIS tools

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

• Bachelor in Commerce with 2 - 5 year's experience
• Experience with Financial services Industry, Mutual fund, Stock broking (preferably in portfolio/investment compliance)
• Good in Excel and handling different application (Macro/ Access knowledge will be added advantage)
• Knowledge of Charles River Application - preferable
• Knowledge of derivatives and trade flows - Mandatory
• Knowledge of Canadian/US regulations - BISSETT, 1940 act - preferable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with teams from different locations and experience to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal skills and a talent for building trusted relationship with all level of staff including senior management to accomplish common goals.
• Exceptional analytical skills, ability to troubleshoot issues quickly and provide timely responses and accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Must be willing to work US/ Canada shifts for Realtime support if required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Certifications in Derivatives & Mutual funds (desirable)

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• CA (Inter), CS (Inter), CFA Level1-2
• Certification course in CRD, SOX, 1940 Act, European regulations
• Charles River Experience a plus

Problem Solving and Decision Making:

• Ability to work independently & pro-actively look for solution
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks under time pressure.

Job Level - Individual Contributor

Shift Work Timings - 6:30 PM - 3:30 AM / 5:30 PM - 2:30 AM IST

What makes Franklin Templeton Investments unique?

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards-the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

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)

"Location specific benefits" as mentioned below

• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite you to visit us at Franklin Templeton Careers to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need a workplace arrangement to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com . In your email, please include the arrangement you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. We will review the request and make a best effort to enact the arrangement. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response.