Compliance Officer - Financial Crimes

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 Financial Crime Compliance team is part of Global Compliance, which includes more than 100 compliance professionals worldwide. The team helps protect Franklin Templeton from financial, reputational, regulatory, and other compliance risks by addressing Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Anti-Corruption, and Sanctions requirements.

Our team is driven by a shared purpose: protecting our clients, our firm, and the integrity of the financial system. We are curious, collaborative, and continuously learning. No two days are the same.

One day you may be assessing geopolitical sanctions risks, and the next you may be helping shape controls for a new product or investigating industry practices to address new financial crime risks.

We value diverse perspectives, encourage thoughtful challenges to status quo, and give team members the opportunity to make meaningful contributions regardless of title or tenure. Our team also heavily focuses on training opportunities, to ensure our team members are given ample opportunity to upskill themselves and stay abreast of emerging financial crime topics.

How You Will Add Value

• Assess and document Financial Crime risk for new products, investments, processes, vendors, and systems.
• Assess impact of new U.S. regulations and support the different lines of business in implementing new processes and procedures.
• Develop and conduct periodic AML risk assessments for our U.S. entities and products.
• Assist with the design and monitoring of AML, Sanctions and Anti-Corruption policies and procedures.
• Support the designated AML Compliance Officers for U.S. products, up to and including serving as a designated AML Compliance Officer.
• Participate in due diligence oversight as it relates to Financial Crime risk of vendors and outsourced providers.
• Advise on issues related to complex structures and higher risk customers.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries and/or findings.
• Lead Financial Crime related projects.
• Draft reports and presentations covering Financial Crime related risks and controls to Senior Management (such as business line leadership, Chief Compliance Officers, Boards of Directors, etc.).

What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role

Experience, Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least seven years of relevant experience, preferably within a large financial institution.
• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) or willingness to pursue certification after hire.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Anti-Corruption requirements.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational and process requirements.
• Experience assessing complex products, services, and clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with vendor screening tools supporting sanctions screening and due diligence.

Soft Skills

• Strong project management, coordination, and client-facing skills.
• Strong reporting and presentation skills for senior management audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global Compliance team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in time-sensitive environments.

Work Schedule & Location

Hybrid role based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Remote work may be considered for qualifying candidates.

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 $117,000 - $135,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus 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.