Specialist - Investment & Trade Operations

Franklin Templeton; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

ESIP (Employee Stock Investment Plan)

Paternity leave

Onsite gym & facilities

Job summary

Franklin Templeton in Hyderabad seeks a Securities Operations professional to maintain security master and reference data across platforms, ensuring valuation policies and controls are followed while processing pricing, analytics, and corporate actions data. You will investigate exceptions, govern proxy voting workflows, and manage corporate action communications.

The role requires experience with securities platforms and data, and collaboration with traders, operations, and investment teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in securities operations or financial markets.
• Experience supporting equity, fixed income, or derivatives products.
• Background in middle-office or back-office operations environments.
• Experience working with financial data and securities platforms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security master and reference data across platforms.
• Follow established valuation policies, procedures, and controls.
• Process securities pricing, analytics, and corporate actions data.
• Investigate exceptions and escape issues appropriately.
• Govern proxy voting activities and related workflows.
• Manage voluntary corporate action communications and processing.
• Maintain securities analytics data using approved standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Team-oriented mindset

Tools

Securities platforms

Corporate actions systems

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

The Securities Operations team manages critical securities and analytics data that supports investment decision‑making, valuation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across the firm. The team works closely with Trading, Compliance, Client Service, Technology, custodians, vendors, and data providers to maintain high‑quality security master data, corporate actions, proxy voting, pricing, and analytics. Working in this team offers broad exposure to global financial markets, investment products, cross‑functional stakeholders, and continuous process improvement initiatives in a collaborative and fast‑paced environment.

How You Will Add Value?

• You will maintain security master and reference data across platforms.
• You will follow established valuation policies, procedures, and controls.
• You will process securities pricing, analytics, and corporate actions data.
• You will investigate exceptions and escape issues appropriately.
• You will govern proxy voting activities and related workflows.
• You will manage voluntary corporate action communications and processing.
• You will maintain securities analytics data using approved standards.

Team & Collaboration

• You will collaborate with traders, operations teams, and investment professionals.
• You will partner with custodians, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• You will support benchmark provider oversight and data implementation.
• You will mentor and train new team members.

Strategic Responsibilities

• You will maintain valuation documentation for audits and inquiries.
• You will enhance data quality frameworks and best practices.
• You will support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and implementations.
• You will strengthen operational controls and documentation standards.

What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role?

Experience, Education & Certifications

• 4+ years of experience in securities operations or financial markets.
• Experience supporting equity, fixed income, or derivatives products.
• Background in middle‑office or back‑office operations environments.
• Experience working with financial data and securities platforms.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of securities pricing, analytics, and corporate actions.
• Understanding of investment products, services, and information systems.
• Experience with securities processing platforms and workflows.
• Knowledge of fixed‑income instruments and valuation methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Fast learner with a proactive, team‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage complex processes and stakeholder interactions.

Work Shift Timings - 12:30 PM /1:30 PM – 9:00 PM /10:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM IST / 5:00 PM – 1:30 AM 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.