Investment Risk Manager Equities 2 Opportunities Available
Baltimore, MD - USA
Job Summary
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.
The Equity Risk function plays a critical role in providing independent oversight of the firms equity business by delivering rigorous portfolio analytics and actionable risk insights. The team ensures that portfolio risks align with investment objectives client expectations and industry standards with a strong focus on liquidity market and concentration risks. Working closely with portfolio managers and senior stakeholders the group combines deep technical expertise with sound judgment to identify key drivers of risk distinguish long-term structural exposures from short-term market movements and continuously enhance the firms risk framework and analytical capabilities including the implementation of advanced risk systems such as Aladdin.
You will identify and assess key risks and trends by conducting in-depth risk analysis across style sector country cap-size and other dimensions using tools such as Barra Aladdin or similar risk systems.
You will translate complex quantitative output into concise insights and message to communicate with portfolio managers and senior executives.
You will apply advanced analytical methods including AI and visualization to improve the efficiency consistency and insightfulness of risk monitoring.
You will stay abreast of industry trends market developments and emerging risk themes to proactively identify potential vulnerabilities and strengthen the risk oversight function.
You will help lead the teams transition to Aladdin including analytics validation model comparison interpretation of outputs and dashboard enhancements.
Experience Education & Certifications
10 years of direct experience in asset management ideally focused on equity market risk investment risk or investment departments; direct equity risk experience highly preferred.
Quantitative or scientific degree preferred; CFA FRM or PRM progress/completion preferred.
Technical Skills
Experience with volatility tracking error factor/security/sector risk decomposition and portfolio risk profiles.
Experience with industry-standard risk modeling specifically MSCI BarraOne or Aladdin Green Package
Demonstrated ability to process analyze and visualize data; programming skills in common visualization languages/statistical packages with Power BI Python preferred.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Clear communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
High level of ownership and sound judgment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on high impact initiatives.
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.
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards monetary and non-monetary designed to supporttheir well-being and recognize their time talents and results. Along with base compensation employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus a401(k) plan with a generous match and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a range of competitive healthcare optionsinsurance and disability benefits employee stock investment program learning resources career development programs reimbursement forcertain educationexpenses paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $depending on location and level of relevant experience.
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At Franklin Templeton we believe your benefits should support your life your goals and your future. Thats why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
- Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year
- Health Coverage: Competitive medical dental and vision insurance to support your well-being
- Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions up to IRS limits
- Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
- Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement
- Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge
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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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