VP, Institutional Liquidity Growth — Western U.S.

Franklin Templeton; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan with generous match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP)

Education assistance program (LEAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Franklin Templeton, a leading global asset manager, is seeking a Senior Director of Institutional Liquidity to lead sales strategy for the U.S. western region. You will build relationships with corporate treasurers, banks, and funds, and close complex liquidity solutions across traditional and digital assets.

The role requires deep liquidity knowledge, executive presence, and a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of institutional sales experience with corporate finance stakeholders.
• Deep expertise in institutional liquidity management within asset management, banking, or financial services.
• Proven track record of originating, positioning, and closing complex financial solutions for sophisticated institutional clients.
• Established senior-level relationships across global treasury, liquidity, and institutional cash markets.
• Executive presence with exceptional communication, presentation, and public-speaking skills.
• Proactive, energetic, and highly client-focused.
• Professional qualification such as CFA or MBA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Franklin Templeton's liquidity and short-term investment capabilities to institutional investors.
• Elevate the firm's presence in the western U.S. region across top industry forums, associations, and conferences.
• Deliver the firm's full range of short-term investment solutions to institutional and retail clients in the region.
• Collaborate with the Digital Assets Distribution team to identify and develop opportunities for tokenized money market funds.
• Partner across Franklin Templeton distribution channels to identify cross-selling opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with institutional liquidity investors including corporate treasurers, insurers, and governments.
• Support intermediary relationships with banks, MMF portals, and other distribution platforms.
• Cultivate relationships with industry associations and service partners.

Skills

Institutional sales

Relationship management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

CFA preferred

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Franklin Templeton, a leading global asset manager, is seeking a Senior Director of Institutional Liquidity to lead sales strategy for the U.S. western region. You will build relationships with corporate treasurers, banks, and funds, and close complex liquidity solutions across traditional and digital assets.

The role requires deep liquidity knowledge, executive presence, and a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.