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| Job Title |
Product Management Associate--Global Fixed Income |
| Ref Code |
389168MUT |
| Last Updated |
7/2/2010 |
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Franklin Templeton Investments remains a leading global investment management organization for 60 years thanks to our greatest assets - our employees. With over 8,000 employees working in 30 countries around the world to service over 240 financial products, we offer an exceptional range of diverse career options. Our corporate values reflect the best of our employees. We believe in putting clients first, building relationships, achieving quality results, and working with integrity. We strive to bring a balance of work and life to our employees.
We're currently looking for qualified candidates to join our winning team.
The Product Management Associate for Franklin 's Global Fixed Income Team assists Product Managers with ensuring that the firm's investment products are performing and being positioned at the highest levels of investment market standards. They do so by helping others to effectively communicate such both internally and externally and often serving as first point of contact for general questions on the investment strategies. Global Product Management and Development works as a liaison between investment management and distribution and serve as product experts and product champion for an assigned investment team or asset class.
You will be responsible for:
Support the gathering and retention of assets under management by working closely with sales and client service professionals across all distribution channels.
Assist Product Managers in effectively answer client servicing questions, articulate investment team views and respond to performance issues and other investment-related issues on strategies for assigned asset class.
Provide ongoing research and analytical support to Product Managers in their work on product positioning, portfolio performance analysis, investment process and strategy details, writing investment commentary and proactive portfolio updates (e.g., explaining changes in portfolio holdings and key portfolio themes) to internal audiences.
Provide product information to internal business partners and others responsible for producing and delivering content to internal and external audiences.
Assist Product Manager with written articulation of investment story, detailed product specifications, and creation of strategic messaging for investment team on assigned investment strategy.
Perform portfolio attribution analysis for use by internal and external clients.
Identify appropriate resources and collect information to use to research and analyze all aspects of competitor products, peer performance and competitive industry landscape and assist Product Managers in doing the same.
Assists Product Manager with identifying/researching new product opportunities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
BA or BS in Finance or Economics desired
2-5 years of industry experience
Basic understanding of investment and portfolio management processes
Knowledge of data sources for performance, flows, relevant competitive information
Excellent attention to detail
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office products
Excellent organizational and project management skills
CFA (or working toward completion) viewed favorably
We thrive in a dynamic culture that is as rich as our tried-and-true investment philosophy and offer an opportunity for you to maximize your potential. We are committed to offering a competitive compensation package and exceptional benefits program.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan with company matching
Employee Stock Investment Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center
Education assistance
Onsite cafeteria
EOE. We invite you to visit us at www.franklintempleton.com to learn more about our company and our career opportunities.
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Other |
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| Location |
California |
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