VP, Global Investment Response Management (RFP & DDQ)

At Franklin Templeton, we're driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that's both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients' achievements.

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What is the Vice President, Global Investment Response Management responsible for?

We are seeking a Vice President, Global Investment Response Management to lead a global response team to run the end-to-end RFP and DDQ processes globally supporting Franklin Templeton's growth. The team co-ordinates, creates and delivers responses for Request for Proposal (RFP), Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQ), and other external client-related requests, which accurately and favorably represent the organization, and its investment products and services, to prospective and existing external clients and their advisors.

This role will lead the development and help maintain an industry-leading model for RFP best practices in quality, process, technology, depth of knowledge and teamwork with the goal of helping acquire new business and retain existing relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on continuous improvement with the ability to identify and implement best practices to stay one step ahead of a quickly evolving industry and organization. In addition, a strong knowledge of investments including new and emerging asset classes is critical. A strong leader with proven ability to manage a global organization with multiple thirds party partners is essential.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of a Vice President, Global Investment Response Management?

• RFP Management :

Build and manage a global team that will oversee the company's responses to RFPs and proposals from start to submission, including the development of project plans and strategies and the drafting of content ensuring all content meets quality standards and deadlines are met.

Manage the due diligence questionnaire (DDQ) process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of client inquiries.

Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries related to RFPs and DDQs, demonstrating a deep understanding of our investment strategies and capabilities.

Continuously review and enhance RFP and DDQ processes to streamline efficiency and improve response quality.

Lead and mentor a team of RFP and DDQ specialists, providing guidance on complex client requests and professional development opportunities.

What ideal qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?

Qualifications :

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 $200,000 and $250,000.

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By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

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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.

Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only accommodation requests will receive a response.

Salary : $200,000 - $250,000