Careers at Franklin Templeton City Kuwait Al Asimah,Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Institutional Client Account Manager City Kuwait Al Asimah
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.
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Institutional Client Service EMEA Is a front-office, regional service platform that provides onboarding and post-sale services to our institutional clients while acting as the clients’ advocate within Franklin Templeton. We are looking for an Institutional Client Services Manager to join our team in our new representative office in Kuwait.
Working as part of the client coverage team, this role will support our institutional Sales team based in Dubai in providing on-going administrative and servicing assistance relating to client investments and other operational client support to ensure high-quality service experience for our clients and long-term retention of assets and fee revenue for our business.
The role involves working with colleagues globally in relation to client reporting, conducting market studies, organizing client review meetings with portfolio managers, developing and delivering client training programs, coordinating client due diligence events, and addressing any ad-hoc client requests
What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
- Minimum 5 years of client service or related experience in a client contact capacity in the Financial Services Industry working with institutional clientele, products, servicing needs, and information standards
- Strong communication skills, with an ability to communicate with people on all levels in and outside the company with enthusiasm
- Fluency in English and Arabic is critical for this position
- Ideally Kuwaiti national
- Strong focus on prioritization and attention to detail
- Able to resolve client challenges and ensure a positive experience.
- Ability to multitask while working both independently and in a fast paced, team focused environment
- Productively use industry standard and business software applications and research tools (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint)
Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!
Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences has always been important to us. Cultivating an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their voices is not only beneficial for our people, but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, no matter your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We will provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life.
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We want our employees to be at their best. By joining us, you will connect with 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 staying physically and mentally healthy, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have you covered.
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing employees,
As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners – individuals who have taken a break from work – are also encouraged to explore our job opportunities.
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 requests for arrangements will receive a response.
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Institutional Sales Manager Riyadh Saudi Arabia
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We are hiring an Institutional Sales Manager to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia reporting to the CEO of Saudi Arabia. This position will be an integral member of the Sales and Client Relationship team in CEEMEA working in unison to maintain and further develop relationships with separate account clients and institutional investors with exposure into Mutual Funds. This position is expected to improve daily processes and procedures, support and implement change, support the team towards achieving department and company goals. This position will work with but not exclusive to Portfolio and Product Managers, Consultant Relations as well as Client Servicing Professionals.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?
Business Development
- Develop and identify prospective clients in Saudi Arabia
- Collaborate with the team to organize Portfolio Managers roadshows
- Identify potential issues and opportunities with existing clients
- Identify areas where FTI offers unique or distinct products in the market
- Coordinate with the RFP/RFI team for new business opportunities
- Assist with client onboarding with New Business Services team
- Utilize internal and external systems to extract fund performance, portfolio, and other relevant data to support business development efforts
- Liaise with the Data & Performance and Marketing departments as needed.
- Serve as a backup for the team when necessary.
- Develop strong, relationships with the Institutional Sales and Client Relationship team in CEEMEA, as well as the Institutional Client Service team and our clients
- Ensure a thorough understanding of the company, FTI funds, and products.
- Understand the client's asset mix, identify key decision-makers, and recognize important matters related to the client relationship
- Serve as a knowledgeable resource for clients regarding our products and institutional investing
- Capable of providing valuable insights in discussions with clients and consultants on a variety of investment-related topics.
- Actively contribute in group discussions and make suggestions to enhance client service where appropriate
- Ensure that monthly and quarterly reports to clients are accurate, relevant, and delivered on time
- Handle challenging questions effectively, presenting information in a logical, professional, and clear manner.
- Continuously seek to understand the investment advisor's outlook and stay informed about global political, economic, and market developments
- Solid understanding of various areas of the business, including compliance, risk, performance, and reporting, and how these impact the client service proposition for clients
- Attend client meetings and contribute as needed
What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
- A university degree is preferred, or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of experience in Asset Management, with a strong focus on Client Relationship Management and Sales
- Overall experience in the financial services industry should exceed 10 years
- CFA designation or progress toward it is preferred.
- Experience with institutional clients is advantageous.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Fluency in both English and Arabic is essential
- Excellent technical abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
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