Senior Analyst - Investment & Trade Operations

Senior Analyst, Global Trade Services (GTS)

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.

The role will be specifically for Western Asset, a globally integrated fixed income manager who is a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton. We are looking for a Senior Analyst for the Global Trade Services (GTS) team.

Global Trade Services (GTS), part of the Investment Operations WAM Group, plays a vital role in minimizing settlement risks across fixed income and equity products. The team collaborates with brokers, custodians, and internal departments to ensure smooth trade execution and compliance with global regulations. Working in GTS offers exposure to high-impact financial operations, cross-functional teamwork, and opportunities to lead process improvements.

How You Will Add Value?

Core Responsibilities:

• You will resolve failed fixed income settlements and analyze root causes.
• You will collaborate with internal and external teams to prevent recurring trade issues.
• You will maintain broker and custodian contact lists.
• You will ensure trade confirmation and settlement in US and global markets.
• You will manage failing trades and mitigate TMPG, CSDR, and local market charges.
• You will use Omgeo CTM, Alert, TradeSuite, and FailStation platforms.
• You will oversee post-settlement SPO activities and monthly TMPG settlements.
• You will suggest controls to improve trade accuracy and compliance.
• You will review and update policies and procedures.
• You will support audit compliance and escalate issues promptly.
• You will report trends and root causes to management.
• You will lead and support departmental projects and system testing.
• You will recommend workflow improvements and drive risk reduction.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role?

Experience, Education & Certifications:

• Master's degree in business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Graduate-level coursework in finance or business.
• 3–4 years of experience in the investment industry.
• Professional certifications in finance, accounting, or management.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of equity and fixed income products.
• Understanding of clearing house settlement processes.
• Familiarity with financial regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Soft Skills:

• Analytical and organizational strength.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong English communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.

Work Shift Timings - 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM IST / 8:30 PM – 5:30 AM IST (Flexible required)

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

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.