Franklin Templeton
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.
This role plays a key part in safeguarding the risk integrity of our Luxembourg Super ManCo, authorised as an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) and UCITS Management Company (Chapter 15).
Operating within the Second Line of Defence, you will provide independent oversight and challenge across financial and non-financial risks, ensuring alignment with Franklin Templeton’s global risk framework and local regulatory requirements.
You will support robust investment decision-making and governance across a broad range of strategies, including private asset classes such as Real Estate, Private Equity, and Private Credit.
Permanent Risk Management Function – Luxembourg / EMEA
The Luxembourg Risk team is an integral part of Franklin Templeton’s global Risk organisation, delivering independent, data-driven oversight across EMEA.
The function is responsible for identifying, monitoring, and reporting financial and non-financial risks across UCITS and AIF structures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
Working closely with portfolio management and key stakeholders, the team contributes to governance forums, challenges risk-taking activities, and supports a strong risk culture. It covers both traditional and emerging risks, including liquidity, valuation, and operational resilience, leveraging global tools and analytics to deliver forward-looking insights and protect investor interests.
Risk Framework & Governance
Develop, review, and enhance risk policies, procedures, and frameworks in line with regulatory requirements and best practices
Contribute to governance committees and escalation processes, ensuring clear and effective risk communication
Ensure alignment with the global FT risk framework and local regulatory expectations
Risk Measurement & Oversight
Define and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), limits, and risk profiles across asset classes
Perform in-depth portfolio risk assessments, including for illiquid and private assets
Review valuation approaches and key assumptions, ensuring robustness and consistency
Investment Risk Analysis
Conduct risk analysis using appropriate methodologies (e.g. VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis)
Provide independent challenge to portfolio management and support investment decision-making
Identify emerging risks and translate findings into actionable insights
Control Testing & Assurance
Design and execute testing of key controls within the risk framework
Identify control weaknesses and support remediation actions
Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely and high-quality responses
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Enhance risk models, processes, and reporting capabilities
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
Support the use of data and visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) to strengthen risk insights
Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Culture
Collaborate effectively across the First and Third Lines of Defence
Deliver training and promote awareness of risk policies and standards
Contribute to a strong and embedded risk culture across the organisation
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in economics, finance, or a quantitative discipline
Three years’ experience in the fund industry in Luxembourg, ideally in a risk management role
Strong understanding of Luxembourg and EU regulatory frameworks (UCITS, AIFM)
Solid knowledge of risk management concepts, asset management, and financial markets
Experience with valuation methodologies and risk models (e.g. DCF, multiples, VaR, stress testing)
Understanding of private/alternative asset classes (Real Estate, Private Equity, Private Credit)
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret and communicate complex topics clearly
Ability to engage constructively with stakeholders and provide independent challenge
Proactive, team-oriented, and solutions-driven approach
Proficiency in English (written and spoken); French is an advantage
Familiarity with data and risk systems/tools (e.g. Power BI, eFront, Aladdin)
Professional certifications (CFA, FRM, CAIA) are a plus
Why join us
Exposure to a broad range of complex strategies, including private markets
Strong interaction with senior stakeholders and global risk teams
Opportunity to shape and enhance an evolving risk framework
Collaborative environment with a strong focus on risk culture and continuous improvement
Disclaimer
This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and may evolve over time.
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.
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.
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