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 Compliance Review Team (CRT) is a dynamic and innovative team within Franklin Templeton’s Global Compliance department. Operating as part of the firm’s second line of defence, CRT provides independent oversight across Franklin Templeton’s investment advisers and associated service providers globally. The team delivers targeted assurance that the business operates in line with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. CRT identifies and assesses regulatory risk through an agile program of periodic compliance risk assessments and thematic reviews of key regulatory areas. The team works closely with Compliance Officers and business stakeholders worldwide to deliver practical insights and drive continuous improvement in compliance oversight.
We are seeking an experienced compliance professional to join a growing and high‑impact team. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, exercises sound judgment, and is confident challenging constructively to drive quality outcomes. This role suits someone who builds strong relationships, operates with independence and ownership, and is motivated to contribute to meaningful regulatory assurance and innovation within compliance oversight.
You will develop comprehensive scopes and testing programs for thematic monitoring reviews.
You will support an agile, risk-based compliance review and assessment plan.
You will test the adequacy and effectiveness of control environments.
You will strengthen Franklin Templeton’s response to regulatory risk.
You will identify compliance matters requiring escalation to management.
You will propose practical solutions to address identified issues.
You will agree findings with business management.
You will prepare formal reports outlining review outcomes and actions.
You will track open issues and perform remediation follow‑ups.
You will contribute to enhancing CRT review methodologies.
You will support improvements to reporting approaches.
You will assist with strategic projects within Global Regulatory Compliance.
You will guide and mentor junior team members and guest testers.
You will support innovation in CRT oversight activities.
You will embed and expand the use of analytics in thematic reviews.
Experience, Education & Certifications:
Minimum three years’ experience in compliance monitoring, controls testing, internal audit, or risk assurance.
Experience within the financial services industry.
Strong understanding of the asset management sector and compliance risks.
Experience with global asset management regulations.
Knowledge of US, EMEA, and APAC regulatory environments preferred.
Professional certification such as CA, MBA, CIA, or equivalent preferred.
Technical & Analytical Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under tight timelines.
Experience or strong interest in automating compliance testing.
Exposure to analytics, scripting, or workflow solutions preferred.
Experience with data analytics, visualization, or dashboarding tools.
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT.
Soft Skills:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Strong relationship-building skills across global teams.
Ability to work independently with accountability and ownership.
Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM 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.
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
Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
Transport facility
Child day care facility for women employees
Cricket grounds and gymnasium
Library
Health Center with doctor availability
HDFC ATM on the campus
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.