Investment Risk Manager - Private Assets

HYBRID schedule in our NEW YORK office

Position Summary

We seek a seasoned Risk Manager who brings new expertise to support the independent oversight of private asset investment strategies, with a primary focus on private credit, direct lending, and CLO/structured credit portfolios. Our ideal candidate combines strong investment risk expertise in private markets with technical proficiency in data analytics and dashboard development.

How You Will Add Value

• You will provide ongoing monitoring and independent oversight of risk exposures across the firm's private asset investment portfolios, with a focus on private debt and CLO strategies.
• You will conduct portfolio risk assessments across market, credit, liquidity, concentration, and structural risk dimensions.
• You will develop, maintain, and enhance risk dashboards and analytical tools to support portfolio managers, senior risk managers, and investment committees.
• You will analyze portfolio-level and position-level risk drivers, identify emerging trends, and communicate key findings to stakeholders.
• You will monitor developments in private credit and structured credit markets and assess potential impacts on portfolio risk profiles.
• You will support ad hoc risk analyses, stress testing, scenario analysis, and regulatory or governance reporting requirements.
• You will contribute to the continuous improvement of risk measurement methodologies, data quality, and reporting processes.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

Essential

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in quantitative discipline such as Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Operations Research, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in investment risk management, portfolio analytics, or risk consulting/analytics services.
• Demonstrated experience working with private credit, direct lending, CLOs, or other structured credit products.
• Strong understanding of credit risk, portfolio construction, leverage, liquidity, and concentration risk within private asset portfolios.
• Experience developing and maintaining analytical dashboards and reporting solutions for investment or risk management stakeholders.
• Proficiency with data and analytics tools, including:

• Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms
• SQL
• Python or a comparable programming language

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into clear insights.

Preferred

• CFA and/or FRM designation, or meaningful progress toward certification.
• Experience with private market risk systems, portfolio analytics platforms, or structured credit analytics tools.
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in financial markets, credit investing, and risk management.

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 salary range for this position to range between $190,000 - 215,000 depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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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