Senior Product Specialist

Franklin Templeton Investments; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Templeton Investments in Singapore is seeking a Senior Product Specialist to lead commercial positioning, content development, and competitive analysis for investment strategies. The role collaborates with Investment Management, Distribution, and Marketing to support RFPs, client inquiries, and business development initiatives.

You will build knowledge within the product line, work with Portfolio Managers, and help launch new strategies while supporting global distribution across retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 10 years in investment management/financial services with both strong client focus and technical proficiency, for example in product management / investment specialist roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of distribution channels, investment vehicles and pricing structures both in Asia and globally.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver in a large, complex, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and competitive positioning through the development of defensive/offensive product positioning points and timely, relevant and engaging insights about the investment philosophy, process, and performance of specific products used in investment communications including RFPs, DDQs, pre-sale and post-sale marketing collateral.
• Provide critical support for business development activities by owning the commercial positioning, customized content, vehicle options, and pricing for key opportunities in partnership with client portfolio managers.
• Support completion of RFPs providing technical product support and general support when required.
• Effectively answer client servicing questions, articulate investment team views, and respond to performance and other investment-related inquiries on assigned investment strategies.
• Build a close partnership with the investment team, establishing investment knowledge and credibility.
• Perform competitor analysis and evaluation of investment landscape, encompassing productspecific peer reviews, market trends and asset flows.
• Partner with internal product strategy teams to reposition, extend and innovate the TGI product line including product updates, product rationalization, new product implementation, client onboarding, launching new strategies, and executing product line extensions.
• Support TGI leadership in related projects tied to broader platform or corporate initiatives and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

PowerPoint

Creative writing

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Morningstar

eVestment

Job description

## Senior Product SpecialistApplylocations: Singapore, Singaporetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 868302At 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!****Templeton Global Investments (TGI)** is an investment advisory unit of Franklin Templeton with a global client base across a variety of investment vehicles. It is a pioneer investor in Global and Emerging Markets with a rich heritage of over 80 years, an unrivaled presence on-the-ground and scale globally. We combine extensive local presence and expertise with a flexible investment approach to give clients access to a broad set of global growth opportunities. The platform consists of over 120 investment professionals across 22 offices in 17 countries globally, and manages USD $81B in global, regional, single-country, small cap and specialty strategies as of December 31, 2025.**TGI’s Product Specialist team**’s mission is to* continually refine the commercial positioning of our product range to deliver a strong and differentiated narrative to a competitive marketplace* maintain and evolve our product suite to meet the changing needs of our clients and build a strong and diversified book of business* serve as Subject Matter Experts providing technical input for business opportunities, RFPs/DDQs, consultant engagements and client servicing supportThe **Senior Product Specialist** is expected to serve as a product expert and product champion responsible for the promotion, defense, and competitive positioning of specific investment strategies. In this role the person will interact with Investment Management, Distribution globally, and our other internal business partners e.g. Marketing and RFP teams to promote and secure our product line, develop content, insights and competitive positioning, be actively involved in global business development and marketing initiative as well as institutional and retail client service, and often serve as first point of contact for general questions on the investment strategies.* The Product Specialist serves as a specialized source of knowledge within the Business Development Group, providing proactive and reactive consultation and guidance on investment capabilities, product content, technical product specs and pricing, working collaboratively with Client Portfolio Managers on business development.* The Product Specialist works with senior sales professionals to promote and competitively position these strategies through active involvement in distribution initiatives across retail and institutional channels as well as in support of existing client relationships.* The Product Specialist interacts regularly with senior investment management personnel to better understand and explain the assigned investment strategies, and to provide insight and counsel to drive business decisions.This position will be based in Singapore and is an on-site position. This role will not be client facing.# # **How you will add value?*** Lead commercial and competitive positioning through the development of defensive/offensive product positioning points and timely, relevant and engaging insights about the investment philosophy, process, and performance of specific products used in investment communications including RFPs, DDQs, pre-sale and post-sale marketing collateral.* Provide critical support for business development activities by owning the commercial positioning, customized content, vehicle options, and pricing for key opportunities in partnership with client portfolio managers.* Support completion of RFPs providing technical product support and general support when required.* Effectively answer client servicing questions, articulate investment team views, and respond to performance and other investment-related inquiries on assigned investment strategies.* Build a close partnership with the investment team, establishing investment knowledge and credibility.* Perform competitor analysis and evaluation of investment landscape, encompassing productspecific peer reviews, market trends and asset flows.* Partner with internal product strategy teams to reposition, extend and innovate the TGI product line including product updates, product rationalization, new product implementation, client onboarding, launching new strategies, and executing product line extensions.* Support TGI leadership in related projects tied to broader platform or corporate initiatives and ad hoc projects.# # **What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role?****Experience, Education & Certifications:*** Bachelor’s degree.* At least 10 years in investment management/financial services with both strong client focus and technical proficiency, for example in product management / investment specialist roles.* Demonstrated knowledge of distribution channels, investment vehicles and pricing structures both in Asia and globally.* Demonstrated ability to deliver in a large, complex, matrixed organization.**Technical Skills :*** Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills utilizing data sources for investment analysis and for performance, flows and relevant competitive information (Morningstar, eVestment).* Strong Powerpoint skills and some creative writing experience would be an advantage**Soft Skills:*** Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively communicate with senior professionals and across a wide range of audiences and client channels.* Self-driven, emotionally mature, with positive attitude.* Excellent attention to detail.* A strong and communicative team player yet with the ability to work independently and autonomously.* Excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines at the same time. Focused and results-oriented.#MID\_SENIOR\_LEVEL# ********Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!********Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.Hear more from our employeesBy 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 them coveredLearn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin TempletonFranklin 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. 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From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture – to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while contributing to ours.At Franklin Templeton, we embrace individual differences and value experience and perspectives brought by talent from around the world. And, although we are all different, we all have one thing in common – we are dedicated to what we do.So whether you’re just starting your career journey, are well on your way, or are seeking a new direction, you’'ll find the support you need to grow your career with us.**Come, join us, and help us shape the future of the global asset management industry!**