Fund Administration & Oversight Analyst
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! What is the Global Pricing and Valuation Services group responsible for? This role is within the Global Fund Administration and Oversight (“GFAO”), specifically the Global Pricing and Valuation Services (“GPVS”) of Franklin Templeton Services (“FTS”), which conducts a variety of Fund Administration activities for the mutual fund organization, including investment book of record pricing, management appraised fair value pricing, risk-based oversight of third-party administration, such as oversight of pricing and other financial reporting/regulatory tasks, in adherence to regulatory requirements. GPVS works with third party administrators, external auditors and internal stakeholders (including fund boards) to ensure mutual fund financial reporting complies with local requirements and industry guidelines. Participates and oversees FT separate, sub advised, and mutual fund third-party administrators in product launch activities related to fund administration. What is the Fund Administration and Oversight Analyst responsible for? The Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of fund valuation and pricing oversight. This position supports daily operations, risk management, audit readiness, and digital transformation initiatives across global fund structures.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
- 4-6 years relevant experience, Asset Management industry experiences desired.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment while quickly adapting to on-going change.
- Aptitude in implementing process changes and experience working with digital tools such as Power BI, Alteryx or Xceptor.
- Availability to work late shift.
Responsibilities
- Reviews new securities in the pricing database to ensure proper documentation and valuation alignment with pricing conventions.
- Investigates and resolves daily pricing exceptions by analyzing price movements and documenting findings.
- Coordinates with the corporate actions team to address valuation impacts and escalate issues as needed.
- Compiles pricing data for audits and supports periodic analysis of unchanged securities to assess liquidity.
- Research and resolve pricing challenges raised by internal teams, ensuring valuations reflect market conditions.
- Monitors single-sourced securities and seek secondary pricing sources when available.
- Responds to internal and external queries related to pricing and fund oversight, escalating complex issues as needed.
- Provides routine client support by responding to inquiries, preparing data for due diligence, and assisting with special assignments in collaboration with managers or senior analysts.
- Identifies opportunities to enhance oversight processes and participates in the implementation of digital tools to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
- Contributes to departmental and cross-functional projects, supporting initiatives such as workflow automation, product launches, and regulatory updates.
- Assists with departmental projects under the guidance of senior staff.
- Support cross-training initiatives to build team capabilities.
- Provides routine client support by responding to inquiries, preparing data for due diligence, and assisting with special assignments in collaboration with managers or senior analysts.
Benefits
- 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
