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**Director Investment Operations** Lead global teams and drive operations transformation at Franklin Templeton. Key responsibilities include migrating from SIMS to Aladdin, designing a global operating model, overseeing trade processing, and enhancing risk management. Leverage deep expertise in Aladdin and BRS to drive automation and improve data efficiency. Requirements: 12+ years in Investment Operations, strategic leadership, and proven change management experience.
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- India
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Full Job Description
At Franklin Templeton, were 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 thats 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.
Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!
About the Department:
Investment Operations operates within a global, follow-the-sun model across the United States, India, and Poland to ensure continuous processing, scalability, and alignment with the firms enterprise platform and transformation strategy. The team brings together experienced operations leaders, technologists, and regional teams to deliver efficient, controlled investment lifecycle support. Joining this group provides exposure to global stakeholders, enterprise initiatives, and large-scale platform transformation.
How You Will Add Value?
Core Responsibilities:
You will own the Aladdin investment management platform across Investment Operations.
You will lead the migration from SIMS to Aladdin, covering data and workflows.
You will design and implement a unified global operating model.
You will oversee trade processing, corporate actions, pricing, and reconciliations.
You will strengthen risk management, controls, and governance frameworks.
You will drive automation and reduce reliance on legacy systems.
You will leverage Business Reporting Systems (BRS) to improve data efficiency.
Team & Collaboration:
You will lead global teams across India and Poland.
You will collaborate across regions to support continuous operations.
What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role?
Experience, Education & Certifications:
Twelve or more years of experience in Investment Operations.
Technical Skills:
Deep expertise with the Aladdin platform.
Strong experience using Business Reporting Systems.
Soft Skills:
Strategic leadership and decision-making capability.
Proven transformation and change management experience.
Ability to lead and influence global teams.
Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST
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, theres 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.
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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 lifes 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 employees 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
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
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.
