At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic 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 provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

What is the PACE Team responsible for?

The PACE Team supports multiple established systems for maintaining securities data, benchmarks, and portfolio information.  At the request of various investment professionals, additional elements are populated into the databases, enhancements are made, and new functionality is incorporated into the systems.  Enhancements can include such things as mapping new elements, translating codes, building new interfaces, reports, backend Java processes, views, stored procedures, data loaders etc.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the SW Engineer – Securities Benchmark and Portfolio Data?

It is the responsibility of SW Engineer to work with the existing development team and interface with the Security Reference Data Administration Team. 

Typical work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST, with the expectation to rotate with other team members supporting early morning hours (6:00 AM) and/or late evening (6:00 PM) as needed. May also be on a rotating on-call schedule supporting the overnight cycle. 

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

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of traversing a variety of systems and familiarity with Agile development methodology

• Demonstrated experience with Java, JavaScript, JMS message publishing and consuming, plus in-depth knowledge of Oracle used within complex systems 

• Working knowledge of AWS, preferably with experience using Webservices such as SNS, SQS, Lambda, and S3, as well as experience with AWS Secrets Manager

• Fixed Income and Equity business experience is essential; knowledge of investment securities and their nuances - an understanding of stocks, international equities, corporate bonds, treasury bonds, mortgage-backed securities, residential and commercial bonds, Interest Rate swaps, total return swaps, Futures and commodities.

What technology skill sets are critical to the success of this role?

• Strong ORACLE PL/SQL, SQL, UNIX shell scripting, stored procedures

• SpringFrame work, SpringBoot, AWS (Amazon Web Services)

• EJBs, Struts framework, App/Web Server applications, JSP (JAVA Server Pages), Servlet/Web UI, Web Services, HTML, familiarity with the source control system GitLab and development/build tools like Maven, or Eclipse

• Extensive job control systems experience with Autosys

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Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results.  Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $135,000 - $150,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience.  

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. 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.