Portfolio Manager

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. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world The role will be specifically for Western Asset, a globally integrated fixed income manager who is a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton. We are looking for a Senior Specialist for the Global Trade Services (GTS) team. Global Trade Services (GTS), part of the Investment Operations WAM Group, plays a vital role in minimizing settlement risk across fixed income and equity products. The team works collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure accurate trade execution and compliance with global regulations. Joining GTS offers exposure to complex financial operations, cross-functional collaboration, and opportunities to lead impactful initiatives. How You Will Add Value? Core Responsibilities : You will lead projects and provide subject matter expertise. You will guide implementation of complex products and support project managers. You will resolve production issues and implement long-term solutions. You will coordinate settlements for physical and private credit deals. You will represent IO&S in onboarding and integration discussions. You will analyze control gaps and implement preventive measures. You will manage claim disputes and fail charges with custodians and counterparties. Strategic Responsibilities : You will maintain and update department-level risk models. You will lead system and process enhancements. You will collaborate with FTT, FTS PMO, and internal teams. You will foster relationships with front office and external partners. You will support testing and meetings with vendors and business units. You will stay informed on market and legislative trends impacting operations. Team & Collaboration : You will support cross-training and update procedure manuals. You will provide training and mentorship to team members. You will coordinate workflows and review reports. You will act as a product and technology expert for advanced queries. What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role? Experience, Education & Certifications : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 7+ years in asset management or investment operations. Experience in trade execution and settlements. Technical Skills : Knowledge of physical and private credit deals. Expertise in US, global, and emerging markets. Familiarity with TMPG, CSDR, and fail charges. Experience with automation tools like Xceptor and Alteryx. Understanding of IO&S systems and FTI products. Soft Skills : Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities. Analytical thinking and attention to detail. Ability to lead teams and make decisions under pressure. Effective stakeholder engagement and issue resolution. Time management and multitasking skills. Ability to work independently. Work Shift Timings - 6 : 30 PM - 3 : 30 AM IST / 8 : 30 PM - 5 : 30 AM IST (Flexibility Required) Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential 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. Hear more from our employees 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. 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 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 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.