Manager - Information Technology

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

The Digital Assets Technology team at Franklin Templeton is looking for a technology minded manager to lead a team of experienced software engineers, systems analysts and project managers and support innovative projects of small to large scale with a focus on out expansion in the digital asset space. Our team is focused on delivering technology to represent shares in mutual funds with tokens issued on blockchain platform(s) in a manner which permits live trading/exchange on a worldwide and 24/7 basis. We support a mobile app focused on retail investors, a website focused on institutional investors and an internal admin tool for our customer support team. We have a variety of projects to enhance the current platform as well as projects to expand our reach for new opportunities and use cases. 

• We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager for our Digital Assets Technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the software development resources related to digital asset priorities, ensuring seamless integration and management of our systems, and driving strategic initiatives to enhance our capabilities#MID_SENIOR_LEVEL

• Operational Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of digital asset systems, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance digital asset operations, including integration with other systems and platforms

• Ensure quality execution of small to large scale projects and implementation of new use cases

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills with focus on software development supporting an agile environment

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and deliver results on time

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions

• Ability to drive innovation and explore new technologies in digital assets or transfer agent operations

• Prior experience working on Java, API.

Preferred/Plus Skills and Experience:

• Experience with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to digital assets and transfer agent operations

• Knowledge of financial markets and investment strategies 

Work Shift Timings - 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST

Experience 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.

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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.  

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses

• An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education

• Medical, 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' families

• Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families

• Personal loan assistance

• Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

• 12 weeks Paternity leave

• Onsite fitness center, recreation center, and cafeteria

• Transport facility

• Child day care facility for women employees

• Cricket grounds and gymnasium

• Library

• Health Center with doctor availability

• HDFC ATM on the campus

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

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. 
 
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