Compliance Officer

Franklin Templeton; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Templeton in the United Kingdom seeks a Compliance Officer to support UK compliance activities across multiple business lines and jurisdictions in a collaborative, international environment. You'll help develop and maintain the UK compliance framework and provide advisory support to senior management.

The role involves monitoring regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, preparing impact assessments, and collaborating with Legal, Internal Audit, Risk, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Compliance experience within asset management.
• Experience working within the UK regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide compliance advisory support to business teams and senior management.
• Maintain the compliance framework for UK entities.
• Monitor regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
• Prepare regulatory impact assessments and business guidance.
• Develop management information for boards and governance committees.
• Partner with Legal and Internal Audit on control matters.
• Support regulatory implementation projects.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, Fund Accounting, Legal, Sales, and Product teams.
• Contribute to international compliance initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance, Law, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients' success.

About the department

Global Compliance is a global team of more than 100 professionals who help Franklin Templeton manage compliance risk and maintain adherence to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and codes of conduct. The team partners closely with business, risk, legal, and audit functions to protect the firm's reputation and support its long-term success. As a Compliance Officer, you will support UK compliance activities while working across multiple business lines and jurisdictions in a collaborative, international environment that offers exposure to complex regulatory and business challenges.

How you will add value

• Provide compliance advisory support to business teams and senior management.
• Maintain the compliance framework for UK entities.
• Monitor regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
• Prepare regulatory impact assessments and business guidance.
• Develop management information for boards and governance committees.
• Partner with Legal and Internal Audit on control matters.
• Support regulatory implementation projects.
• Collaborate with Risk Management, Fund Accounting, Legal, Sales, and Product teams.
• Contribute to international compliance initiatives.

What will help you be successful in this role

Experience, Education & Certifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
• Compliance experience within asset management.
• Experience working within the UK regulatory environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of UK investment management regulations.
• Knowledge of Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS).
• Knowledge of Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
• Knowledge of Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID).
• Understanding of operational resilience, reporting, and outsourcing regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.

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.

As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners - individuals who have taken a break from work - are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.

As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.