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We are looking for a Senior Associate, Product Development & Client Initiatives to join the COO APAC Distribution team based in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The primary objective of the Product Development & Client Initiatives Manager is to deliver product development and strategic client initiatives within the APAC region. This position will collaborate with business partners across the organization to ensure product launches, closures, and changes are developed and implemented successfully and in a timely manner. The role will also involve managing other projects and initiatives deemed of strategic importance across the distribution business in APAC as required.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?

• Responsible for the successful implementation of complex retail and institutional product initiatives regionally (new product launches, mergers, closures, repositioning, restructuring, product changes, exploration of new product lines and technology)
• Manages the local registration of our product platform in Asia.
• Manages product and client initiatives. Determines the scope, the approach and sets the direction and implementation strategy for each initiative
• Oversees and leads cross-functional project teams.
• Collaborates with Sales, the investment teams and teams within Global Product Strategy to drive the development and implementation of product initiatives
• Taking product ideas and developing these, assessing the regulatory and operational context to ensure the product is ready for implementation
• Building, developing and presenting business cases to senior leaders
• Regularly negotiates timelines, resources, scope and product requirements with senior leaders and subject matter experts across the organization to drive the successful implementation of product initiatives
• Identifies implementation challenges in a timely manner. Escalates issues and solutions to stakeholders. Presents solutions and options to address implementation challenges
• Builds relationships, garners support and resources, and collaborates with business partners such as Legal, Compliance, Franklin Templeton Services, Marketing, Global Shareholder Services, Franklin Templeton Technologies and other departments to sponsor and drive the implementation of product and client initiatives
• Collaborates with Legal and Compliance to seek and stay abreast of regulatory changes affecting product development and implementation

What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?

• At least 8 years industry experience with solid understanding of the investment management and financial services industry
• Relevant experience in product development and implementation
• Experience leading and managing projects with excellent project management skills
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of investment products
• Knowledge of regulatory, industry rules, guidelines and standards
• Excellent time management and follow through skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are essential
• Proficiency in Mandarin is a plus due to regional coverage
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to interact across all levels
• Self-starter with a proven ability to work autonomously
• Meticulous and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Excellent facilitation, mediation, negotiation, and persuasion skills
• Strong client service and customer focus
• Project management and Agile qualifications advantageous
• Business software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MS Project, MS Visio, JIRA, Confluence

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