About the Department
The Product Development & Implementation team manages and evolves the UK and EMEA product range to support business growth and client outcomes. They work closely with Sales, Legal, Compliance, Operations and global product teams, ensuring 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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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 elevate issues appropriately.
* Prepare governance materials and stakeholder updates.
* Support reporting, including Assessment of Value outputs.
* Improve processes to enhance delivery efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in investment management or financial services.
* Exposure to product lifecycle or project delivery.
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
* 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.
* 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.
Work Schedule & Location
This role will be based in our Edinburgh office with the expectation of four days per week in the office.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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, 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.
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