Investment Risk Senior Analyst
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 155000 - 160000
Posted on:
7 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Franklin Templeton were 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 thats 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.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
HYBRID schedule in our Baltimore office
Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States.
About the Department
The Investment Risk Management team safeguards the integrity of Franklin Templetons portfolios by assessing and monitoring risk across multiasset privatedebt and realasset strategies. The team collaborates closely with portfolio managers quantitative specialists and senior leadership to guide riskaligned decisionmaking. Team members operate in a globally connected supportive environment where they gain exposure to complex portfolios advanced analytics and highimpact initiatives.
How You Will Add Value
Core Responsibilities
Lead portfolio risk analysis across public and private markets identifying key drivers of performance drawdowns and concentration risks.
Apply and interpret core risk analytics including factor exposures VaR stress testing scenario analysis regression modeling and performance attribution.
Provide risk oversight across asset classes.
Interpret and challenge outputs from industry risk systems (e.g. Aladdin Barra Axioma Port Intex ADCO YieldBook).
Prepare and present risk reports for portfolio managers risk committees and senior leadership.
Contribute to risk governance processes documentation standards and continuous enhancement of risk frameworks.
Proactively identify emerging risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role
Experience Education & Certifications
Bachelors degree in finance Economics Mathematics Statistics Engineering or related quantitative discipline required; advanced degree (MBA MS in Quantitative Finance Financial Engineering Data Science or similar) preferred.
5 years of experience in investment risk portfolio analytics asset management or a related quantitative role.
Strong working knowledge of factor models stress testing methodologies VaR frameworks and performance attribution.
Professional certifications preferred: CFA FRM CAIA or equivalent.
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in SQL for database navigation data extraction and integration.
Strong Python skills for data analysis modeling and automation.
Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Familiarity with cloud-based data environments (e.g. Snowflake Databricks AWS Azure).
Hands-on experience with institutional risk and analytics platforms (e.g. Aladdin Barra Axioma Port Intex YieldBook).
Soft Skills
Strong analytical judgment combined with practical investment acumen.
Translate complex quantitative findings into clear concise insights for senior stakeholders.
Build clear executive-ready risk presentations and dashboards.
Drive discussions toward actionable decisions and improved risk outcomes.
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity ownership and commitment to continuous improvement.
Collaborate effectively across investment teams data teams and governance stakeholders.
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewardsmonetary 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 bonusa 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 $155000 - $160000 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 theres 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 lifes 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Franklin Templeton Investments is a global investment manager. At the core of our business are multiple world-class investment management groups – Franklin, Templeton and Mutual Series – each operating independently and offering their distinct perspectives to financial advisors and th ... View more
