Fund Administration & Oversight Senior Analyst

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.Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!What is the Fund Administration & Oversight Senior Analyst responsible for? Founded in 2002, Alcentra is one of the largest European headquartered credit and private debt managers, with over $35 billion of assets under management and global expertise in Senior Secured Loans, High Yield Bonds, Private Credit, Structured Credit, Special Situations and Multi-Strategy credit. Alcentra’s objective is to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns that are less correlated, through a complementary suite of traditional and alternative credit strategies. In pursuing this objective, the investment strategy and approach to credit selection are based on intensive fundamental research and credit analysis, combined with active portfolio management to minimize credit losses.The successful candidate will be employed as a Fund Controller in the Structured Credit Operations team. The role encompasses Fund Accounting, Investor Reporting, and Data Management oversight. The candidate must be well versed in accounting principles, and have experience in Performance Return calculations. Knowledge of both Closed Ended and Open Ended Funds, together with Alternative Credit (in particular Structured Credit) asset classes is also advantageous.What are the ongoing responsibilities of Fund Administration & Oversight Senior Analyst? Fund Accounting – preparation of fund NAVs and reconciliation to third party administrators, including balance sheets and profit & loss.Audit – working with third party administrators to oversee the financial statement audit process and ensure successful completion of audits.Performance Returns – calculation and analysis of portfolio, share-class, fund and investor-level performance (including TWRs, IRR, MOICs etc.) and portfolio attribution.Reporting – preparation and review of regulatory and investor reporting.Fees and Expenses – calculation and review of management fee and performance/incentive fees. Monitoring fund expenses and calculating fund TERs.Data – ensuring accuracy of data in the Front Office Systems and Data Warehouse.Liquidity Management – assist the team with subscription line drawings, investor capital calls, investor distributions call and investor subscriptions/redemptions.Projects - working alongside our project management team to assist with projects focusing on operational enhancements.The successful candidate will be a problem solver, dynamic, resourceful and responsive with the highest standards and professionalism.Alcentra has a culture that values new thinking. The successful candidate will focus on the financial outcomes that matter to our clients.Collaboration, Creativity and Commitment are 3 core values at Alcentra that the successful candidate will identify with.What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful? 2 to 3 years of experience working in financial services.Educated to degree level or equivalent.Qualified chartered accountant - ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent.Strong mathematical skills as well as proficiency in Excel is essential.Possess strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts, ideas and processes.The candidate must be a strong team player, but also work with a fair degree of autonomy and take responsibility & ownership of their work.An understanding of alternative credit market products is advantageous.Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM ISTExperience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. 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. By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life’s adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have them covered. Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training coursesAn educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing educationMedical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents)Life insurance for protection of employees’ familiesPersonal accident insurance for protection of employees and their familiesPersonal loan assistanceEmployee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)12 weeks Paternity leaveOnsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteriaTransport facilityChild day care facility for women employeesCricket grounds and gymnasiumLibraryHealth Center with doctor availabilityHDFC ATM on the campusFranklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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