Director-Performance Attribution

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

The Performance Attribution team delivers accurate, timely insights that help investment teams, clients, and business partners understand portfolio results and risk. Working globally across Investment Management, Risk, Technology, Client Service, and Client Reporting, the team combines deep fixed income expertise with modern analytical tools. Joining this group offers the opportunity to shape a strategic attribution platform, influence enterprise capabilities, and lead a team through meaningful transformation.

How you will add value

• You will lead a global team delivering fixed income attribution reporting and insights.
• You will shape the future vision for best-in-class fixed income attribution capabilities.
• You will ensure attribution reporting and analysis remain accurate, timely, and decision-ready.
• You will strengthen partnerships across investment, risk, technology, and client-facing teams.
• You will resolve complex attribution inquiries from stakeholders across the firm.
• You will implement new attribution tools supporting front-office and client needs.
• You will coach talent and build an accountable, collaborative, change-ready team.

What will help you be successful in this role

Experience, Education & Certifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience across investment performance, attribution, risk, or investment analytics.
• Leadership experience managing a global fixed income analytics or attribution team.
• Experience designing and implementing performance attribution platforms, processes, or operating models.
• Deep fixed income performance, attribution, and ex-post risk measurement expertise.
• Experience partnering with portfolio management, investment risk, technology, and operations teams.
• Exposure to alternative investments, including hedge funds or private equity.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience required; an advanced degree is beneficial.

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with BlackRock Aladdin performance attribution and implementation.
• Advanced proficiency with Bloomberg Portfolio and Risk Analytics or comparable analytical tools.
• Advanced understanding of fixed income instruments, markets, and quantitative analytical methods.
• Experience using data, reporting, or automation tools to enhance investment analytics.

Soft Skills

• Executive-level consultation, stakeholder communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Strong judgment, analytical thinking, organization, training, and project leadership.

Work Schedule & Location

Position will involve some travel to various Franklin Templeton offices.

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 base salary for this position to range between $180,000 - $235,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus a discretionary bonus.

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year
• Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits
• Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
• Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement
• Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and 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.

Artificial intelligence or automated tools may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, or selection of applicants for this position.