Franklin Templeton Investments Hiring for Analyst ETF Ops and Admin at Hyderabad, Telangana Full Time

Full Job Description
At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 12,000 employees working in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 160 countries. For more than 70 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

What is the Analyst – ETF Ops & Admin Group responsible for?

Reporting to the Supervisor of Global ETF Operations and Administration team, the incumbent will monitor all aspects of Funds’ operations (including, but not limited to oversight / performing capital activity, cash/asset reconciliations, corporate actions, expenses, securities pricing, NAV oversight , tax and audit support); and ensure certain regulatory & financial reporting functions are reviewed in accordance with each jurisdiction Financial Reporting Standards.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Analyst – ETF Ops & Admin?

Perform all daily work within policy and procedural guidelines.

Monitor the daily ETF basket creation and liquidations including accounting for the same

Perform daily cash and position reconciliations and ensure accurate cash reporting and projections to the portfolio management team.

Analyze daily reports and NAV fluctuations and comply with price error guidelines.

Work with fund service providers (Fund administrator and Custodian) to ensure the timely and accurate release of NAV’s and completion of all daily tasks, and departmental reporting requirements.

Provide client service by taking responsibility for day-to-day client queries and issues (all internal and external touch points and the Portfolio Management team).

Ensure the timely and accurate completion of daily and periodic requirements, internally & externally.

Support the global fund tax operations and filings

Review monthly expense ratio computations, and review expenses/payments for accuracy and reasonableness.

Review the funds’ fiscal year end expense analyses to ensure the final expense accruals are reasonable and consistent.

Review components of trial balance to address any queries

Assist in review of financial statements and additional local regulatory reporting.

Work with internal/external auditors on audits and ensure a smooth audit process.

Ensures successful and timely completion of assigned project tasks.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

University degree in accounting or business. CA Inter candidate would be preferable.

At least 2- 4 years of experience on financial accounting/ reporting experience is required, experience on NAV Analysis and Reconciliation process will be considered favorably.

Strong knowledge of GAAP & IFRS standards.

Candidate with Mutual Fund Regulatory Environment

Candidates with audit experience background will be an added advantage.

Basic knowledge of mutual fund industry regulations and accounting standards.

Basic knowledge of Global ETF operations

Knowledge of business desktop applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Windows, etc.).

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong attention to details & well organized.

Able to work independently, take initiative and demonstrate accountability.

Able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

Adapts positively to change.

Displays client service focus.

Effectively resolves problems and makes quality decisions.

Job Level – Individual Contributor

Shift Work Timings – 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM IST / 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST

What makes Franklin Templeton Investments unique?

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards —the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.

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)

“Location specific benefits” as mentioned below

Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
Cricket grounds and gymnasium
Library
Health Center with doctor availability
HDFC ATM on the campus

Franklin Templeton Investments is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite you to visit us at Franklin Templeton Careers to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need a workplace arrangement to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com . In your email, please include the arrangement you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. We will review the request and make a best effort to enact the arrangement. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response.