Director - Investment Risk Management

At Franklin Templeton, we’re 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 that’s 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!
**** About the Department
** The Investment Risk Team serves as the independent second line of defense for U.S. investment risk programs, providing effective risk oversight across liquidity, derivatives, and counter party risk, ensuring strong governance and regulatory compliance. The team partners closely with investment, compliance, and governance stakeholders to provide credible challenge, strategic insight, and protection of investors and the firm. Joining this team offers exposure to senior leadership, regulatory engagement, and the opportunity to shape firmwide risk frameworks.
** How you will add value as an Investment Risk Director
*** You will own the Liquidity Risk Management Program under SEC Rule 22e-4.
* You will oversee liquidity risk globally across registered investment funds and institutional accounts
* You will provide secondary oversight of derivatives risk under SEC Rule 18f-4, applying leadership and strategic thinking to guide the organization’s approach.
* You will drive counter party and credit risk initiatives that strengthen risk management frameworks and ensure their alignment with broader organizational goals
* You will establish integrated investment risk governance and escalation processes.
* You will shape strategic investment risk priorities and regulatory alignment.
* You will deliver clear risk reporting to senior leaders and governance bodies.
* You will represent Investment Risk in firmwide committees and working groups.
* You will manage regulatory examinations and remediation efforts.
* You will lead, mentor, and develop Investment Risk team members.
* You will advance risk data, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
** What will help you be successful in this role
** Experience  
• 15+ years in investment management or financial services  
• Experience in credit, liquidity, or investment risk functions  
• Strong knowledge of U.S. SEC investment risk regulations

Education & Certifications  
• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or finance-related discipline  
• CFA or FRM designation preferred

Soft Skills  
• Clear and confident communicator  
• Strong analytical judgment and attention to detail  
• Ability to lead independently and influence stakeholders

Technical Skills  
• Experience with VBA, R, or Python  
• Experience using Power BI or Tableau  
• Strong SQL skills for data analysis  
• Familiarity with Bloomberg LQA, MSCI Barra, Fact Set, or Aladdin Work schedule & location  This is a hybrid role based in Baltimore, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, or NYC, combining in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary 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 bonus, a 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 $175,000 - $220,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus…