Senior Manager - Product

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. 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 #MID_SENIOR_LEVEL 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.