Operational Risk Analyst

Job Description

*At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 12,000 employees working in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 160 countries. For more than 70 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills, and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.What is the Operational Risk Analyst responsible for

• The Operational Risk Analyst is responsible for carrying out the program of control testing, which will include mapping key processes, testing controls, reporting the findings, and monitoring remedial action plans. The testing will take place on several key processes carried out throughout the Canada, U.S. and Int l regions, and will involve working with colleagues located globally
• The position may also be engaged in other operational risk management activities such as leading of periodic risk workshops; assessment of policies & procedures, risk event reporting and tracking, consultation for projects/initiatives etc.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Operational Risk Analyst High Risk Process Reviews:

• Contribute to the ongoing, design of framework
• Production, and maintenance of documentation and training materials
• Map key processes and controls, propose enhancements to continually improve efficiencies, the customer experience as well as the control environment.
• Prepare documentation and presentations on the results, obtain buy-in and track to ensure follow through

Key Controls Testing:

• Remote testing of key controls
• Report, and deliver, testing results
• Liaise with Leaders to ensure controls are in place and functioning as intended
• Liaise with leaders to close out control gaps in accordance with remedial plans.
• Liaise with various internal groups, such as Internal Auditors and Compliance teams during reviews.

Other Operational Risk Functions as assigned, including:

• Operational Risk Workshops
• Lead/Co-lead periodic risk workshops for internal clients when key control changes are being proposed.
• Lead/Co-lead quarterly risk workshops with leaders to identify upcoming risks that may impact the achievement of department goals.

Risk Event and Key Risk Indicator (KRI) Reporting/Tracking:

• Closely partner with internal clients to prepare documentation for risk events
• Collect and record KRIs, analyze trends and include in periodic reporting

, * What ideal qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful

• Mandatory Skill: Audit background; Control Testing (Operational)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong analytical, research, investigative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment consistently and seek out course of action outside established guidelines when necessary
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional working relationships across multinational internal business units
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work with senior levels of management
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity with guidance from Management
• Ability to research/leverage resources that may not be readily available to resolve problems
• Ability to make independent decisions on a daily basis.
• Ability to think logically and critically.

What makes Franklin Templeton Investments unique In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts and results.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 covers 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)
• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria
• Cricket grounds and gymnasium
• Library
• Health Center with doctor availability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• ATM on the campus

Keyskills :
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