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 9,500 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 are the ETF Ops & Admin - Lead Analyst Group responsible for?

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  Coordinates and leads the financial reporting process. This role will have responsibility for the most complex funds and will be responsible for independently reviewing and analyzing all financial reports, expense and distribution reports for accuracy and ensuring that all reporting deadlines are met for their funds. This role is the first level of escalation point for work queries from the analysts and/or senior analysts, providing training, and assisting the Manager in ensuring appropriate workflow planning is completed for the Senior Fund Analysts. Scope: prepares and reviews financial reporting for most complex fund and fund groups. Client Exposure: Significant exposure to wider FTS departments, regular exposure to internal FTI clients on tactical matters and limited exposure to external FTI parties/vendors.

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  Directs or conducts a variety of financial reporting activities for the mutual fund organization, including oversight and review of financial statements and other financial reporting tasks to ensure these are completed in accordance with department procedures and regulatory requirements. Works with external auditors and internal stakeholders (including Fund Boards) to ensure Mutual Fund financial reporting complies with local GAAP requirements and industry guidelines, and participates in product launch activities related to financial reporting.

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

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  Prepares and/or reviews monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial statements/reports of more complex funds and other reporting documents provided to internal and external customers for accuracy and in accordance with GAAP, Industry and Client requirements. Prepare and/or review complex supporting schedules and reconciliation required for completion of shareholder reports. This includes reviewing work completed by Analysts/Senior Analysts. Plans and co-ordinates production of reporting to ensure that regulatory and client (Board of Directors/Trustees /Audit committee) deadlines are met.
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  Researches and analyse various accounting disclosure requirements for new accounting pronouncements and new product types and assist more senior staff in drafting required reporting guidelines. (Required)
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  Responsible for expense control for designated funds. This includes oversight of the payment processes, ensuring expense accruals are in line with budgets, budget reporting is prepared for Manager/Director review and for onward reporting to clients. Ownership of calculation of fund expense ratios.
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  Organise the routine elements of the year-end audit process and work with external auditors to resolve issues with funds. As primary contact, the Lead Fund Analyst coordinates with stake holders for preparation for the Audit, responding to enquiries and bridging the communication gap between external auditors and internal groups during the audit process. Support the Manager on strategic or critical audit issues.
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  Projects and Change management: Proactively identify potential improvements in work processes and client service, working closely with Manager to implement these. Participates in departmental/divisional projects, taking a lead on less complex work or participating in a wider more complex initiative. These could include, new product launches, regulatory initiatives, and interdepartmental projects.
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  Provides customer service to clients (e.g. fund managers, sales and marketing, performance and risk, internal and external boards) including answering ad hoc queries and working with managers on special assignments for clients (e.g. additional client reporting for their regulator or Board Papers). Act as a key point of contact with other FTS Business units to provide client service support.
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  Prepare and/or review complex funds distribution calculations and/or supporting tax reports.

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

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  University degree in accounting or business. CA or CA Inter candidate would be preferable.
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  At least 3- 4 years of experience on financial accounting/ reporting experience is required, experience on NAV Analysis and Reconciliation process will be considered favorably.
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  Strong knowledge of GAAP & IFRS standards.
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  Candidate with Mutual Fund Regulatory Environment
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  Candidates with audit experience background will be an added advantage.
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  Basic knowledge of mutual fund industry regulations and accounting standards.
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  Basic knowledge of Global ETF operations
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  Knowledge of business desktop applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Windows, etc.).
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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  Strong attention to details & well organized.
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  Able to work independently, take initiative and demonstrate accountability.
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  Able to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.
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  Adapts positively to change.
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  Displays client service focus.
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  Effectively resolves problems and makes quality decisions.

Shift Work Timings - 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.