Product Development and Implementation Senior Associate

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing 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 provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

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.

• 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.

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.

This role will be based in our Edinburgh office with the expectation of 4 days per week in the office.

Notes:
This role is based in Edinburgh, UK.

Franklin Templeton values an inclusive culture and supports professional growth and work-life balance. We provide tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life.

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