Franklin Templeton
Compliance Officer
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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
Global Compliance is a global team of more than 100 professionals who help Franklin Templeton manage compliance risk and maintain adherence to applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and codes of conduct. The team partners closely with business, risk, legal, and audit functions to protect the firm’s reputation and support its long-term success.
As a Compliance Officer, you will support UK compliance activities while working across multiple business lines and jurisdictions in a collaborative, international environment that offers exposure to complex regulatory and business challenges.
How you will add value
- Provide compliance advisory support to business teams and senior management.
- Maintain the compliance framework for UK entities.
- Monitor regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
- Prepare regulatory impact assessments and business guidance.
- Develop management information for boards and governance committees.
- Partner with Legal and Internal Audit on control matters.
- Support regulatory implementation projects.
- Collaborate with Risk Management, Fund Accounting, Legal, Sales, and Product teams.
- Contribute to international compliance initiatives.
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What will help you be successful in this role
Experience, Education & Certifications
- Degree in Economics, Finance, Law, or a related discipline.
- Compliance experience within asset management.
- Experience working within the UK regulatory environment.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of UK investment management regulations.
- Knowledge of Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS).
- Knowledge of Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
- Knowledge of Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID).
- Understanding of operational resilience, reporting, and outsourcing regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
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.
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As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.
As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.
When you become part of Franklin Templeton, you’ll join a company dedicated to progress. A company that doesn’t settle. One where we pursue our ambitions with energy and persistence. That’s why it’s so important that we empower and encourage the progress of our employees. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture – to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while contributing to ours.
At Franklin Templeton, we embrace individual differences and value experience and perspectives brought by talent from around the world. And, although we are all different, we all have one thing in common – we are dedicated to what we do. So whether you’re just starting your career journey, are well on your way, or are seeking a new direction, you'll find the support you need to grow your career with us.
Come, join us, and help us shape the future of the global asset management industry!
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