Fund Administration & Oversight Analyst

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. As a Fund Administration & Oversight Analyst, you’ll be responsible for fund administration duties in our Sub-Advised Fund Administration team. The Sub-Advised Fund Administration team is responsible for performing oversight of daily accounting and cash management functions, monitoring and overseeing service level at fund service providers, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of data to investment management team. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who adapts quickly to fast paced environment and thrives in a team-oriented setting. Fund administration experience is required. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a stakeholder-focused mindset, strong research and analytical capabilities, and a solid understanding of mutual funds supported by relevant professional experience. You will also possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable leveraging digital tools to drive results. You will collaborate with the wider team to support daily investment operation activities. Ready to deal with multiple, challenging demands, you’ll be highly energetic, motivated, user-focused and adapt quickly to thrive in a team-oriented environment. You’ll thrive in our non-hierarchical, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas will be heard, and your input valued. How You Will Add Value Monitor and manage service level quality of third-party providers such as the custodian, fund administrator, and transfer agent Perform and facilitate development of robust checks and controls for the mutual funds Provide accounting reports and analysis for internal and external clients Coordinate year-end audits in conjunction with external auditors and custodians Address and manage inquiries and requests from internal or external clients Execute instructions on trade orders Perform oversight of reconciliations - cash, futures & options, swaps, net assets, performance, etc. - against the custodian, third party administrator, or broker Manage subscriptions and redemptions on the mutual funds; communicate proactively with the investment management team to ensure accurate cash balances are provided in a timely manner Oversee cash management process which involves reviewing and validating projected cash balances across multi-currencies and drafting recommendations as part of daily cash management process Oversee monthly closing of the Funds’ accounting records Coordinate and collaborate effectively with other stakeholders to solve problems and proactively manage risk Lead and/or actively participate in business process improvement projects What Will Help You Be Successful Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Minimum of 5 years of experience of asset management industry or financial services related work experience Strong attention to detail, demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills Strong accounting, quantitative, or fund administration skills and understanding of complex fixed income investment products Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to interact with both clients and managers in other departments Ability to work efficiently independently as well as in a team setting Expert in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel Programming knowledge or experience with data analytics or reporting applications (e.g. Python, Alteryx, Tableau, etc) is a plus