Job Description

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. Talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. And our welcoming, respectful and inclusive culture provides 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 a Senior Manager - Product to join the team in Japan.

How You Will Add Value?

Proceed with projects on product launch change and termination:

• Develop, change and terminate products (including Investment Trust, Separate Account, Sub-Advisory Business, etc.) collaborating with various teams such as global investment teams, sales team, operation team, risk management team, Legal Compliance team.

Plan product strategies:

• Plan product strategies by analyzing Franklin Templeton group and competitors’ products and researching market/industry movement.

• Work on updating product line-up by collaborating with other teams.

Maintain and manage existing products:

• Maintain and upgrade the product quality through product review, manager due diligence, product governance, etc.

Other responsibilities:

• Cover wide range of tasks about product (planning, structuring, maintaining, etc.) while working with other departments.

• Explore new types of strategies and structures in alternative or sub-advisory fields.

• Communicate with global Investment/Product teams

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role?

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in the financial service industry
• Experience in product development, change, or closure projects preferred

Expertise / Knowledge:

• Expertise in investment management and financial markets
• Knowledge of alternative investments preferred

Competencies:

• Team player with strong stakeholder coordination skills
• Proactive learner of industry trends, knowledge, and skills
• Challenger who embraces major change with a positive attitude

PC and Language Skills:

• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent business-level communication in Japanese and English

Qualifications:

• CFA, CMA, CAIA welcomed

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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 them covered.

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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