Enterprise Data Specialist

Franklin Templeton•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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! Franklin Templeton is seeking an Enterprise Data Advisor (EDA) to serve as the primary bridge between the lines of business and the Enterprise Data Office, establishing a shared understanding of data across the organization, educating teams on available data assets, and ensuring Franklin Templeton data is governed, trusted, and usable at scale. The role connects business users, data owners, technology platforms, and governance standards to enable effective data adoption and regulatory grade data quality. The EDA works across programs and initiatives to guide teams away from legacy and manual data practices toward secure, well defined, and authoritative enterprise datasets while aligning data quality controls to business criticality and collaborating with Data Stewards, Data Owners, Data Producers, and Data Consumers.

Requirements

5+ years related experience in data management, data governance, analytics, or related discipline
Experience supporting data and analytics initiatives within a Line of Business (LOB) preferred
Understanding of Data Governance frameworks and tools, including: Data ownership and stewardship roles, Data quality management principles and capabilities, Data cataloging and metadata capabilities, Data lifecycle and lineage concepts, Enterprise data standards and policies
Working knowledge of modern data ecosystems, such as data warehousing, cloud platforms and business intelligence tools
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and drive alignment across competing priorities
Strong relationship management skills
Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Data, Technology, Business, or related fields required

Responsibilities

Facilitate delivery of data driven solutions for assigned LOB (Line of Business).
Participate in data and analytics projects for assigned LOB
Support transition from legacy point solutions to governed enterprise data consumption
Conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions
Develop and maintain relationships across assigned LOB
Provide guidance for effective data usage across business processes
Act as a single point of governance alignment
Assess governance maturity and implement enterprise data standards
Partner with Data Owners and Stewards to ensure dataset ownership and usage clarity
Facilitate adoption and training of data assets and analytics tools
Collaborate with technology teams and Business Relationship Managers
Work with Enterprise Data Office (EDO) specialists to deliver business value

Benefits

annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan with a generous match
recognition rewards
competitive healthcare options
insurance
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)
motivational wellbeing program
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