Senior Associate @ Franklin Templeton

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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 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 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!

What is the Senior Product Development & Implementation Associate responsible for?

The Product Implementation team is accountable for implementation and project management oversight for product initiatives including new fund launches, mergers, closures, product changes, or the development of new vehicle types for Franklin Templeton and the majority of its Specialist investment Managers (SIMs).

Members of the team lead cross-functional working groups to drive the successful implementation of product changes. In normal course, the team works to identify potential challenges in execution, facilitate the structure of solutions and inform stakeholders of the results. Vehicles covered by the team include 3c1s, 3c7s, 529s, Custom Indices, ETFs, Interval Funds, and Mutual Funds.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the role?

Lead various US Product initiatives, including fund launches, liquidations, reorganizations, repositions, benchmark changes, fund policy and strategy changes
Build cross functional relationships within organization to facilitate solutions
Manage project workflow and timelines given available resources
Communicate with business partners and stakeholders across the organization
Manage critical ad-hoc and recurring client deliverables in an expedited manner
Ad hoc report requests

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

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of financial services industry experience, preferably in a project management function
Understanding of the different investment vehicle types and their unique considerations
ETF knowledge preferred
Continuous learner and independent thinker
Ability to work independently
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Extremely organized with ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Solutions oriented with a team driven approach

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 $95,000 - $115,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.”

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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. 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.

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 your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

Highlights of our benefits include:

Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*

*Only applicable at certain locations

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 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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Senior Associate

Product Development & Implementation

Franklin Templeton

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What is the Senior Product Development & Implementation Associate responsible for?

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the role?

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

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