What is Intern - Global Trade Services responsible for?

We are looking for two interns to join the Global Trade Services Department. You will be responsible for performing a multitude of analytical oriented tasks to support various stakeholders located all over the world. Your key tasks will be – however not only limited to – following: performing completion, confirmation and settlement of trades.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of Intern - Global Trade Services?

• Liaising with Brokers, Custodians and internal department’s pre and post settlement to reduce the risk of exposure to Franklin Templeton Investments,
• Trade settlement of all security trades on eligible markets,
• Resolution of settlement issues within global specified timelines,
• Preparation of the daily, weekly and monthly metrics and reporting,
• Enhancing Straight Through Processing for all functions performed, e.g. offering suggestions to enhance processes and to increase STP rates,
• Participation in daily online meetings with GTS sites located worldwide in order to discuss crucial topics so that FT provides high quality services and solutions,
• Driving for solutions by constantly looking at reducing risk and streamlining processes such as trade completion and confirmation, verification of holdings, pre-match, and fails resolution,
• Managing risk and prioritizing the workload effectively,
• Escalation of potential issues at earliest possible opportunity,
• Highlighting issues and reporting root cause and trends back to management,
• Performing other duties as assigned #I

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?

• Current student status.
• Fluent knowledge of English (spoken and written).
• Computer skills with experience working in a Windows environment,
• Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for details,
• Very good organizational skills,
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines,
• Self-reliance and self-discipline at work,
• Ability to work with a small team within a global environment,
• Good communication skills and ability to effectively tailor communication with a diverse range of business partners
• Availability to work 30 hours per week within afternoon shifts (3:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Possibility to develop your career in a global environment
• 6-month paid internship
• Flexible working hours adjusted to the university schedule
• Attractive location in the center of Poznań (New Market)
• Office gym and optional MultiSport card
• Learning resources (LinkedIn Learning, online and in-person trainings)
• Recommendation program (Employee Referral Network)
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Participation in international projects
• Possibility to lead or support charity events 
• Onsite canteen, discounted prices

What makes Franklin Templeton unique?

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results.