Senior Product Development & Implementation Associate

At Franklin Templeton, we're driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified 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 offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients' achievements.

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, Custom Indices, ETFs, Interval Funds, and Mutual Funds.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Senior Product & Implementation Associate?

• 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

• 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

Compensation Range: Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Franklin Templeton, we apply a total reward philosophy where all aspects of compensation and benefits are taken into consideration in determining compensation. The salary, benefits and variable rewards will reflect the seniority of the position and a competitive market rate. We expect the salary for this position to range between $95,000 to $115,000.

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

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 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 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.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.