Franklin Templeton Investments

The VP/PM will work as a liaison between investment management and distribution. In this liaison capacity, the VP/PM is expected to serve as a product expert and product champion for real asset strategies within Franklin Templeton Real Asset Advisors. Interact with both investment management and distribution across all levels. Serve as a proxy for the portfolio manager in non-investment related activities. Product Managers represent their respective investment teams to both internal and external clients, acting as a specialized source of product and market knowledge. You will: • Serve as an internal & external proxy for portfolio manager • Support the gathering and retention of assets under management by working closely with sales and client service professionals across all distribution channels. • 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. • Educate internal and external audiences on investment strategies and products. Develop and maintain RFP content for all relevant strategies. • Create strategic and global messaging for investment team on assigned duties. • Provide PM perspective (investment strategy positioning and performance context, voice, & messaging) to internal business partners and others responsible for producing and delivering content to internal and external audiences. • Contribute content for thought leadership and white papers to be used with the most sophisticated client groups Ideal candidates will have: • 5-10 years of financial services experience, with a focus on investment management, consulting and/or buy- or sell-side experience. • 3-6 years’ experience in product management • Experience in the real assets/Real Estate asset class; understanding of both listed and private markets strategies a plus. Must have experience with Institutional clients. • Demonstrated knowledge of distribution channels, investment vehicles and pricing structures. • CFA and/or MBA preferred by not necessary. • Some travel required.