Analyst Investment & Trade Operations

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! About The Department: The Global Security Maintenance (GSM) team is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate security reference data that supports trading, portfolio management, compliance, pricing, research, and reporting. The team partners with front‑office and back‑office stakeholders across asset classes to ensure high‑quality data flows through enterprise systems. This work is critical to investment accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Team members gain broad exposure to global securities, strong data governance practices, and hands‑on experience supporting investment operations in a fast‑paced environment. How You Will Add Value? You will create and maintain issuer and security records in enterprise systems. You will support U.S. and international asset classes across multiple security types. You will ensure accurate security data before downstream system distribution. You will perform daily, weekly, and monthly production support tasks. You will resolve vendor feed exceptions and perform quality checks. You will respond to client data requests within agreed service levels. You will follow documented procedures, controls, and task checklists. You will escalate production and client issues when required. You will support audits and compliance with internal policies. You will contribute to process improvements and risk mitigation. You will participate in projects and strategic initiatives. You will share exception learnings to prevent repeat issues. You will maintain and update process documentation. You will participate in cross‑training and peer learning initiatives. What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role? Experience: One to three years of experience at an analyst level. Prior experience in investment operations, trade processing, or settlements preferred. Education & Certifications: Masters Degree in business, accounting, or finance, or equivalent experience. Technical Skills: Understanding of security master data and investment operations. Comfort working with enterprise systems and data‑driven processes. Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. Ability to manage routine tasks with consistency and discipline. Willingness to escalate issues proactively. Ability to work independently and within a team. Interest in learning across asset classes and processes. Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM / 6:30 PM - 3:30 AM IST 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. Hear more from our employees   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 courses An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education Medical, 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’ families Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families Personal loan assistance Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) 12 weeks Paternity leave 2 offices in Chennai. Good Sheppard House Office located near Valluvar Kottam, Kodambakkam. Century Centre office located at the heart of the city.   Rewards and Recognition Program. Volunteer services and paid time off for volunteering. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton 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 or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment 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.