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
Complex Securities Legal provides expertise in derivatives, repos, MSFTA products and other complex securities, their related market infrastructure, documentation and regulation. We support trading and portfolio management as well as client facing teams, operations, risk and compliance. The team covers Franklin Templeton group globally and is headed in London.
How you will add value
- You will support business and other stakeholders in respect of complex securities to help grow our business safely and efficiently, including for example: investment group integration, derivatives on digital assets, tokenised collateral, prime brokerage and Sharia compliant financial products.
- You will work with teammates to manage and resolve issues arising in respect of Franklin Templeton’s funds and other clients such as restructurings, client special requests and new products.
- You will draft and advise in respect of trading documentation, including providing input on negotiations with top-tier dealers in respect of our wide array of client types globally.
- You will support in respect of regulatory developments and changes in market infrastructure which will impact our business. Some involvement in industry associations.
What will help you be successful in this role
- Commercially minded, pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach, able to interact with business, operations and other stakeholders.
- At least 2 years post-qualification experience, at a high-tier global law firm and/or asset manager.
- Good technical knowledge in some derivatives products (cleared and/or uncleared), their documentation and negotiation. Knowledge in the other products listed above greatly welcomed.
- Some experience in the related UK and EU regulatory frameworks greatly welcomed.
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 maintaining an ethical, transparent, and accountable work environment, which contributes to the integrity and success of the organization. We encourage the reporting of any known or suspected violations of national as well as EU laws through appropriate reporting channels available internally and externally. We ensure that whistleblowers who report such breaches are protected from retaliation and provided with safe and confidential reporting mechanisms.
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