Fund Administration & Oversight Lead Analyst
Franklin Templeton India
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Job summary
Franklin Templeton India is seeking a Fund Operations professional to support Japan fund administration and oversight. The role involves analyzing accounting data, investigating issues, and preparing updates for management.
You will work with Japan-based colleagues, custodians, and service providers to maintain governance and risk controls. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of fund operations experience, proficiency in Japanese, and strong English communication.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
- Proficiency in Japanese language and strong English communication.
- 3–5 years of fund operations or administration experience.
- Experience with custody, fund accounting, or oversight is preferred.
- Experience with third-party service providers and APAC/Japan operations is advantageous.
- CA, CPA, CFA, ACCA or similar credentials are beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Support Japan fund administration and oversight activities.
- Analyze accounting and operational data for exceptions and issues.
- Investigate issues and assist timely resolution.
- Prepare operational updates and management information.
- Maintain process documentation and operating evidence.
- Support audits and business continuity planning.
- Monitor controls, incidents, and operational risks.
- Collaborate with Hyderabad and Japan teams on governance matters.
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Job description
At Franklin Templeton, we’re 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 that’s 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.
The Fund Administration & Oversight team supports Japan fund operations through operational oversight, accounting data analysis, issue management, and stakeholder coordination. The team works closely with Japan-based Operations colleagues, service providers, custodians, and administrators to help maintain accurate fund operations and effective governance. Team members gain exposure to investment trusts, institutional mandates, operational oversight, risk management, and process improvement in a collaborative international environment.
- You will support Japan fund administration and oversight activities.
- You will analyze accounting and operational data for exceptions.
- You will investigate issues and support timely resolution.
- You will prepare operational updates and management information.
- You will maintain process documentation and operating evidence.
- You will support audit and business continuity requirements.
- You will monitor controls, incidents, and operational risks.
- You will utilize T-STAR, XNET, and operational data platforms.
- You will support oversight of service providers and custodians.
- You will contribute to governance and oversight activities.
- You will identify process improvement opportunities.
- You will support scalable operational support models.
- You will ensure accurate reporting and issue tracking.
- You will partner with Japan Operations stakeholders daily.
- You will coordinate with administrators and custodians.
- You will follow up on reporting and governance matters.
- You will act as a liaison between Hyderabad and Japan teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
- Proficiency in Japanese Language.
- Three to five years of fund operations or administration experience.
- Experience in custody, fund accounting, or operational oversight.
- Experience working with third-party service providers is preferred.
- Experience supporting Japan or Asia-Pacific (APAC) operations is advantageous.
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or similar credentials are beneficial.
- Understanding of fund administration and investment operations.
- Ability to analyze accounting and operational data.
- Experience investigating exceptions and operational issues.
- Exposure to T-STAR, XNET, or related platforms is preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, or similar tools.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
- Client-focused and service-oriented mindset.
- Strong integrity and professional judgment.
- Ability to balance oversight and operational responsibilities.
Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s 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 life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered.
- 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
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.
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