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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.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a position title?

Daily Operations Support

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.

Quality Assurance

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.

Process Improvement

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.

Special Projects & Training

Assists with departmental projects under the guidance of senior staff.

Support cross-training initiatives to build team capabilities.

Client Servicing

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.

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

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.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. 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. We expect the base salary for this position to range between $71,000 - $88,000, depending on level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

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

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

We are committed to fostering a respectful, safe and inclusive environment for all applicants and existing employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other status protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation
 
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