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At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients' success.

About the Department

The Liquidity Risk function plays a critical role in providing independent oversight of the firm's Short-Term investment business by delivering rigorous portfolio analytics and actionable risk insights. The team ensures that portfolio risks align with investment objectives, client expectations, and industry standards, with a strong focus on liquidity, market, and concentration risks. Working closely with portfolio managers and senior stakeholders, the group combines deep technical expertise with sound judgment to identify key drivers of risk, distinguish long-term structural exposures from short-term market movements, and continuously enhance the firm's risk framework and analytical capabilities, including the implementation of advanced risk systems such as Aladdin.

How You Will Add Value

• You will identify and assess key risks and trends by conducting in-depth risk analysis across issuers, market and credit sensitivities.

• You will translate complex quantitative outputs into concise insights and messages to communicate with portfolio managers and senior executives.

• You will apply advanced analytical methods, including AI and visualization, to improve the efficiency, consistency, and insightfulness of risk monitoring.

• You will stay abreast of industry trends, market developments and emerging risk themes to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities and strengthen the risk oversight function.

• You will help lead the team's transition to Aladdin, including analytics validation, model comparison, interpretation of outputs, and dashboard enhancements.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

Experience, Education & Certifications

• 10+ years of direct experience in asset management, ideally focused on money funds, stable value and ultra-short strategies; risk experience highly preferred.

• Quantitative or scientific degree preferred; CFA, FRM, or PRM progress/completion preferred.

Technical Skills

• Experience with stress testing and portfolio risk profiles.

• Experience with industry-standard risk modeling, specifically MSCI BarraOne or Aladdin Green Package.

• Ability to process, analyze, and visualize data; programming skills in common visualization languages/statistical packages, with Power BI and Python preferred.

• Deep understanding of 2a-7 regulations.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.

• High level of ownership and sound judgment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on high-impact initiatives.

Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States.

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 / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program.

The expected annual salary for this position ranges between $175,000 - $190,000 depending on location and level of relevant experience.

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At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That's why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year
• Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits
• Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
• Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement
• Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and 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.