Client Portfolio Manager - Multi-Asset/Solutions

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.

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans across asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams located around the globe bring broad and unique expertise. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

Franklin Templeton has built an industry leading range of capabilities across traditional and alternative asset classes through strategic acquisitions. To offer these capabilities to Japanese investors, Product team aims to expand our product line-up.

We are looking for aClient Portfolio Manager – Multi-Asset/Solutionsto join the team in Japan.

How You Will Add Value

• Provide comprehensive portfolio solutions tailored to clients' investment objectives and requirements.

• Act as a dedicated Client Portfolio Manager for multi-asset and quantitative investment strategies.

• Monitor the performance, positioning, and operational status of existing client mandates and investment strategies.

• Deliver periodic investment reports and updates to existing clients.

• Support business development initiatives by presenting investment strategies and preparing proposals for prospective clients.

• Conduct research and analysis on multi-asset, quantitative, and other investment strategies across the global investment platform.

• Translate, customize, and develop investment presentations, marketing materials, and client communications.

• Act as a liaison between local stakeholders and overseas investment teams to facilitate effective communication and coordination.

• Oversee cash management and investment operations for outsourced funds and advisory accounts, including trade and fund order execution.

• Support the onboarding and launch of new funds and investment advisory mandates, including the development of operational workflows and implementation structures.

• Contribute to a broad range of investment-related projects, initiatives, and operational activities.

What Will Make You Successful in This Role

Experience

• Approximately 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry.

• Experience within asset management firms, banks, insurance companies, securities firms, or other financial institutions.

• Experience in equity, fixed income, multi-asset, or related investment functions.

• Experience delivering investment reports to existing clients and supporting new business development through strategy presentations and proposal preparation.

Competencies

• Collaborative team player with strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and regions.

• Ability to partner closely with internal teams and overseas investment professionals in a dynamic environment.

• Proactive in developing industry knowledge, market awareness, and relevant skills.

• Positive and adaptable mindset in periods of significant change.

Language and Technical Skills

• Excellent business communication skills in both Japanese and English.

• Ability to communicate regularly and effectively with overseas investment teams.

Qualifications

• CFA, CMA, or CAIA designation preferred.

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.

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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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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.