Fund Administration & Oversight Senior Lead Analyst

About Franklin Templeton

Department

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based oversight assignments across funds and jurisdictions.
• Support pricing controls and valuation governance activities.
• Prepare board and valuation committee reports.
• Analyze pricing trends and valuation exposures.
• Monitor exceptions and key oversight indicators.
• Conduct due diligence on vendors and administrators.
• Serve as a contact for complex business inquiries.
• Develop dashboards, tools, and workflow enhancements.
• Strengthen controls and improve operating efficiency.
• Review vendor invoices and service arrangements.
• Produce risk metrics and management reports.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, regulatory filing oversight, and service-provider issue resolution.

Experience, Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4–5 years of experience in fund administration, valuation, investment operations, or financial services.
• CFA designation or progress toward a relevant certification is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Windows-based applications.
• Experience with Alteryx, Power BI, Power Automate, Python, or similar tools is useful.
• Experience building dashboards and automated reporting solutions.
• Knowledge of process automation and operational controls.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and deliverables.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Confidence presenting information to stakeholders and management.

Work Schedule

• Work shift timings are 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST.

Benefits

• Benefits include professional development, educational assistance, medical and life insurance, personal accident insurance, personal loan assistance, and an employee stock investment plan.
• Additional facilities and benefits include parental leave, fitness and recreation facilities, transport, childcare, library, health center, and campus amenities.