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Internal Team Director, ETF Distribution

St. Petersburg, Florida, United States of America

Boston, MA

At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 12,000 employees working in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 160 countries. For more than 70 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

Dating back to the 1940s, Franklin Templeton has been synonymous with best-in-class client solutions. As our clients’ needs evolve, so do our product offerings – leading to our first ETF launch in 2013. The burgeoning ETF business quickly expanded, becoming a stand-alone Division in 2016. Now a global effort managing >$30B in client assets, we offer more than 100 ETFs spanning active, passive, ESG and thematic investing.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of an Internal Team Director, ETF Distribution?

• Manages a team of Associate ETF Specialists across the country

• Supports strategic initiatives and projects on behalf of Franklin Templeton’s Exchange Traded Funds business

• Develops client relationships across the Wealth Management business to further market opportunity for Franklin ETFs

• Partners with the ETF Specialist team in proactive and reactive client engagement

• Facilitates business planning through the analysis of firm and industry data

• Responsible for maintaining centralized shared resources, including managing supporting systems for internal navigation

• Cultivates an understanding of the ETF ecosystem through ongoing interactions with clients

• Engages in meeting preparation, prioritizing relevant information, and advising on presentation content and product positioning

• Serves as a central point of contact for ETFs across various internal divisions including Marketing, Product and Capital Markets

What will make you successful in this role?

• Relevant BA/BS degree required

• 5+ years industry experience, ETF familiarity preferred

• In-depth knowledge of ETFs and competing investments

• FINRA Series 7 and 63 licensing required

• FINRA Series 24 required in the first 90 days post hire

• Some knowledge of relevant tools helpful (e.g. Morningstar, Bloomberg)

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to articulate complex topics internally and externally

• Must be self-motivated, organized, and have exceptional time management skills

• Limited travel required (<25%)

• Preferred locations: St. Petersburg, FL; Boston, MA

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary—designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. 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. We expect the salary for this position to range between $90,000 - $120,000.

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