Enterprise Data Advisor

Franklin Templeton; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Templeton is seeking an Enterprise Data Advisor (EDA) to bridge lines of business with the Enterprise Data Office, establishing common data standards and driving governance across the organization. You will educate teams on available data assets and ensure data is governed, trusted, and usable at scale.

The role connects business users, data owners, and technology platforms, guiding teams toward enterprise datasets with strong data quality controls and practical governance practices.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years related experience in data management, data governance, analytics, or related discipline.
• Understanding of Data Governance frameworks and tools, including data ownership and stewardship roles, data quality management principles, data cataloging and metadata capabilities, data lifecycle and lineage concepts, and enterprise data standards and policies.
• Working knowledge of modern data ecosystems, such as data warehousing, cloud platforms and business intelligence tools.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across priorities.
• Strong relationship management, communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Data, Technology, Business, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards, guidelines, and processes to maintain firm-wide data standards.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve data consistency and knowledge.
• Facilitate delivery of data-driven solutions for assigned LOB.
• Participate in data and analytics projects for assigned LOB.
• Support transition from legacy data practices to governed enterprise data consumption.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships across assigned LOB.
• Provide guidance for using data within business processes.
• Act as a governance alignment point.
• Assess LOB governance maturity and implement enterprise data management standards.
• Collaborate with Data Owners and Stewards to ensure dataset ownership.
• Develop adoption, education, and training of data assets, analytics tools, and techniques.
• Collaborate with technology teams and Business Relationship Managers.
• Work with EDO specialists to deliver business value.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Analytics

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Data/Technology/Business

Tools

Data warehousing

Cloud platforms

BI tools

Data cataloging

Metadata management

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.

Franklin Templeton is seeking an Enterprise Data Advisor (EDA) to serve as the primary bridge between the lines of business and the Enterprise Data Office, establishing a shared understanding of data across the organization, educating teams on available data assets, and ensuring Franklin Templeton data is governed, trusted, and usable at scale. The role connects business users, data owners, technology platforms, and governance standards to enable effective data adoption and regulatory grade data quality. The EDA works across programs and initiatives to guide teams away from legacy and manual data practices toward secure, well defined, and authoritative enterprise datasets while aligning data quality controls to business criticality and collaborating with Data Stewards, Data Owners, Data Producers, and Data Consumers.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing standards, guidelines, and processes used to maintain common, firm wide data standards to protect FTI’s critical information assets.
• Develops, maintains, and implements strategies that increase the consistency/confidence of data used for decision making, improving knowledge firm wide.
• Facilitate delivery of data driven solutions for assigned LOB (Line of Business).
• Participate in data and analytics projects for assigned LOB.
• Support transition from legacy point solutions to governed enterprise data consumption.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend solutions.
• Develop and maintain relationships across assigned LOB.
• Provide expert guidance and implementation advice for using data effectively within and across business operational processes.
• Act as a single point of governance alignment.
• Proactively assess LOB governance maturity and work with LOB data management team to implement practical enterprise data management standards and best practices (ex. data quality, metadata management, etc.).
• Partner with Data Owners and Stewards to ensure dataset ownership and usage clarity.
• Develop and facilitate the adoption, education, and training of data assets, analytics tools, and techniques (Data Literacy).
• Collaborate with technology teams and Business Relationship Managers.
• Work with Enterprise Data Office (EDO) specialists to deliver business value.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years related experience in data management, data governance, analytics, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting data and analytics initiatives within a Line of Business (LOB) preferred.
• Understanding of Data Governance frameworks and tools, including:
• Data ownership and stewardship roles
• Data quality management principles and capabilities
• Data cataloging and metadata capabilities
• Data lifecycle and lineage concepts
• Enterprise data standards and policies
• Working knowledge of modern data ecosystems, such as data warehousing, cloud platforms and business intelligence tools.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and drive alignment across competing priorities.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Data, Technology, Business, or related fields required.

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM IST

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

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.