Sales & Trading Associate

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.

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What is the Sales & Trading Associate responsible for?

We are looking for an energetic, self-motivated individual with strong leadership skills to join Franklin Templeton’s Managed Options Strategies (FT-MOST) team in Stamford, Connecticut. The Sales & Trading Associate role will require regular interaction with the Co-CIOs, Client Portfolio Managers and Traders as well as with Portfolio Managers and distribution personnel within the larger firm. This position will require the candidate to stay abreast of market structure, industry and regulatory trends as well as company specific initiatives. This position will report to the VP/Client Portfolio Manager of MOST.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Sales & Trading Associate?

• Work with Franklin Managed Options’ senior leadership to facilitate, and execute, operational components of growth-oriented equity derivatives asset management business

• Help facilitate and execute internal sales initiatives related to FT MOST’s growing option overlay business by interacting with advisors, client associates, and custodial partners

• Support the trading/portfolio managers in implementation and settlement of listed option transactions.

• Collaborate effectively with team members including Portfolio Managers, Analysts, Compliance Officers, technology, and Trade Support

• Support sales personnel with periodic and as-needed analysis; prepare presentations, work with internal and external partners on sales and implementation questions

• As needed, work with internal, and external, technology and custodial partners to support and enhance business operations

• Implement established protocols and policy guidelines necessary to maintain standardized record keeping practices. Emphasizes maintenance of books and records in compliance with evolving legal, SRO, and governmental regulation.

• Perform daily reconciliation, quarterly and on-demand performance reporting, security simulation analysis

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

• Bachelor's degree; finance /economics/accounting preferred.

• 2-4 years of experience in as a wealth management CSA, trading, trade settlement, reconciliation trade break resolution.

• Experience with custodians and clearing firms

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, growth environment

• Knowledge of wealth management operations practices a plus

• Familiarity with a wide range of concepts, practices, and procedures in financial services.

• Proficiency in using Bloomberg and various order management systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience in equity/index options is a plus.

• Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

• Proactive and resourceful with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary—designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. We expect the salary for this position to range between $95,000-$110,000.

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