Investment Risk Performance Manager
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! About the Department Our Investment Risk Performance team ensures accurate, timely reporting of investment performance, attribution, and portfolio characteristics. We collaborate closely with investment risk, portfolio groups, operations, client services, and marketing to deliver insights that drive strategic decisions. Joining this team means working in a dynamic, collaborative environment where you’ll gain exposure to advanced analytics, innovative technology, and cross-functional projects that shape the firm’s success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field; CFA preferred.
- 7–10 years in investment risk, performance attribution, or quantitative analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with risk and performance systems such as Bloomberg PORT, Aladdin, or FactSet.
- Clear communication and presentation abilities.
- Leadership experience and ability to guide team members.
- Collaborative mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team, fostering accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Allocate resources and ensure timely delivery of performance data.
- Develop and maintain reporting frameworks for performance and attribution.
- Provide actionable insights to portfolio managers and senior leaders.
- Collaborate across departments, including Client Services, Marketing, and Investment Risk.
- Drive automation and technology enhancements to improve efficiency.
- Partner with IT and vendors to integrate systems and optimize workflows.
- Maintain governance and documentation for processes and methodologies.
- Support departmental planning, staffing, and training initiatives.
- Lead audits, client reporting reviews, and business continuity planning.
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
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
