Franklin Templeton
Product Development and Implementation Senior Associate
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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.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Product Development & Implementation team manages and evolves the UK and EMEA product range to support business growth and client outcomes. Working closely with Sales, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and global product teams, the group ensures all product changes are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and with strong governance. The team operates in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment, offering exposure to cross-regional projects, senior stakeholders, and end-to-end product lifecycle management, enabling strong professional development and impact. In this role, you’ll focus on coordinating product lifecycle activity and ensuring the effective implementation of product changes across the UK and EMEA.
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HOW YOU WILL ADD VALUE
- Support product development initiatives across UK and EMEA.
- Coordinate product lifecycle events, including launches and closures.
- Partner with internal teams and providers to deliver implementations.
- Ensure operational, regulatory, and commercial readiness.
- Track pipelines and monitor delivery progress.
- Identify risks and escalate issues appropriately.
- Prepare governance materials and stakeholder updates.
- Support reporting, including Assessment of Value outputs.
- Improve processes to enhance delivery efficiency.
WHAT WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
Experience, Education & Certifications
- Experience in investment management or financial services.
- Exposure to product lifecycle or project delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of UK and European fund structures and regulations.
- Understanding of product distribution frameworks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Familiarity with project tools or Agile methodologies.
Soft Skills
- Strong organisational and coordination skills.
- Excellent stakeholder collaboration across regions.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage competing priorities.
- Clear and confident communication skills.
- Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
WORK SCHEDULE & LOCATION
This role will be based in our Edinburgh office with the expectation of 4 days per week in the office.
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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.
As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.
As a registered UK Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage you to disclose if you consider yourself to have a disability as part of your application. This information enables us to provide the necessary support and leverage your unique talents effectively.
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