At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified 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 offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements.Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!The Global Security Maintenance team is responsible for the setup and maintenance of descriptive security information and characteristics for portfolio securities in support of processing, pricing, research, and reporting purposes. GSM Analyst is responsible for the combination of maintenance activities in support of the portfolio management, trading, investment compliance and performance with a focus on supporting all asset classes and providing value added services to front office and back-office clients on their data inquiries. The expectation for this role is to carry out day to day tasks in GSM. The GSM Analyst is expected to maintain accurate Security Master reference data in enterprise application. This person ensures compliance with GRD policies, procedures, and internal controls. This position requires working in night shift timings.Production Support (New Setups and Maintenance):Create/Open new Institutions (Issuers) and Instruments (securities) in the Enterprise Security Master System within SLAsResponsible for the creation and maintenance of security data of all U.S. domestic and international asset classes covering various security types such as Money Market, Equities, Debt, as well as Alternative investments that are used in multiple internal downstream applications.Ensure the security data is accurately entered/represented in our Enterprise Security Master System prior to sending the information downstream to our internal clients.The analyst performs daily, weekly, and monthly assigned tasks, in accordance with team policies and procedures; works under the guidance of other team members to ensure the timely and accurate execution of tasks.Resolve exceptions for all new securities and updates originated during various vendor feed processes and ensure that all static / reference data is accurately maintained on the systems post performing quality checks.Performs all assigned work, in accordance with department procedures; uses checklist to sign off on tasks.Meet Client requests relating to Instruments by providing relevant and accurate data on time.Ensure procedures and checklists are followed and completed.Ensure services are delivered to clients within agreed SLA’s.Resolves and escalates any production or client issues.Risk Management & process improvements:Participates in projects, as required, and directed by GSM Management.Escalate critical issues to management in a timely manner.Share new exceptions with team to avoid similar issues.Escalate potential issues at the earliest possible opportunity.Highlight issues and report root cause(s) and trends to management.Ensure functions are conducted in compliance within GSM policy, procedures, and checklists.Assist senior analysts and supervisor in strategic and tactical projects/initiatives.Training & Development (Employee Engagement):To get trained on all activities in process/function and have peer to peer training to develop expertise.Create and maintain procedures for any new activity or enhancements in the process.Periodic review of existing procedure documents to ensure that there are effective controls in place.Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. 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.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 them covered.Highlights of our benefits include:Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training coursesAn educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing educationMedical, 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’ familiesPersonal accident insurance for protection of employees and their familiesPersonal loan assistanceEmployee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)12 weeks Paternity leave2 offices in Chennai.Good Sheppard House Office located near Valluvar Kottam, Kodambakkam.Century Centre office located at the heart of the city.Walking distance of 500 meters from Western/Central railway station, accessible by road and local rail from all parts of the cityRewards and Recognition Program.Volunteer services and paid time off for volunteering.Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees, and 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 basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to . In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.
