What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director - Investment Risk Management position at Franklin Templeton and Careers?
At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic 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 provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.
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About the Department
The Investment Risk Team serves as the independent second line of defense for U.S. investment risk programs, providing effective risk oversight across liquidity, derivatives, and counterparty risk, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance. The team partners closely with investment, compliance, and governance stakeholders to provide credible challenge, strategic insight, and protection of investors and the firm. Joining this team offers exposure to senior leadership, regulatory engagement, and the opportunity to shape firmwide risk frameworks.
The Investment Risk Team serves as the independent second line of defense for U.S. investment risk programs, providing effective risk oversight across liquidity, derivatives, and counterparty risk, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance. The team partners closely with investment, compliance, and governance stakeholders to provide credible challenge, strategic insight, and protection of investors and the firm. Joining this team offers exposure to senior leadership, regulatory engagement, and the opportunity to shape firmwide risk frameworks.
How you will add value as an Investment Risk Director
- You will own the Liquidity Risk Management Program under SEC Rule 22e-4.
- You will oversee liquidity risk globally across registered investment funds and institutional accounts
- You will provide secondary oversight of derivatives risk under SEC Rule 18f-4, applying leadership and strategic thinking to guide the organization’s approach.
- You will drive counterparty and credit risk initiatives that strengthen risk management frameworks and ensure their alignment with broader organizational goals
- You will establish integrated investment risk governance and escalation processes.
- You will shape strategic investment risk priorities and regulatory alignment.
- You will deliver clear risk reporting to senior leaders and governance bodies.
- You will represent Investment Risk in firmwide committees and working groups.
- You will manage regulatory examinations and remediation efforts.
- You will lead, mentor, and develop Investment Risk team members.
- You will advance risk data, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
What will help you be successful in this role
Experience
- 15 years in investment management or financial services
- Experience in credit, liquidity, or investment risk functions
- Strong knowledge of U.S. SEC investment risk regulations
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or finance-related discipline
- CFA or FRM designation preferred
Soft Skills
- Clear and confident communicator
- Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail
- Ability to lead independently and influence stakeholders
Technical Skills
- Experience with VBA, R, or Python
- Experience using Power BI or Tableau
- Strong SQL skills for data analysis
- Familiarity with Bloomberg LQA, MSCI Barra, FactSet, or Aladdin
Work schedule & location
This is a hybrid role based in Baltimore, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, or NYC, combining in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.
This is a hybrid role based in Baltimore, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, or NYC, combining in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.
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 annual salary for this position to range between $175,000 - $220,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.
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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
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.
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
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.
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. 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.Salary : $175,000 - $220,000