Franklin Templeton
Senior Product Specialist, Retail Sales - Canvas Custom Indexing
Franklin Templeton, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Senior Product Specialist, Retail Sales – Canvas Custom Indexing
Franklin Templeton
O’Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM) is owned by Franklin Templeton and operates as an independent Specialist Investment Manager based in Stamford. OSAM is a research and money‑management firm that offers Custom Indexing services via CANVAS®, a platform that provides financial advisors with control over client portfolios in separately managed accounts. Advisors can create custom investment templates, use factor and passive strategies, manage taxes, and apply ESG/SRI screens according to client needs.
Responsibilities
Partner with Franklin Templeton’s generalist sales team to promote sales to wirehouse, independent, bank, and regional financial advisors.
Be an expert on direct indexing and custom indexing.
Collaborate effectively with OSAM Client Service, Portfolio Management, Operations, Technology, and Relationship Management teams.
Performance Expectations Key measurement of success is raising assets within the assigned territory. The role is also evaluated on subject‑matter expertise and ability to work collaboratively across OSAM and Franklin Templeton.
Qualifications
Demonstrated success selling to financial advisors.
Excellent communicator, comfortable with main‑stage presentations.
Deep understanding of direct and custom indexing and the competitive landscape.
Comfortable explaining advanced technological solutions.
Passion for collaborating with financial advisors and improving their businesses.
Keen curiosity and ability to understand investment process details.
Experience with SMAs.
Effective facilitator of innovation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Preferred location: major city within the Central US (e.g., Chicago).
Travel expectations: 25‑50%.
Compensation The salary range for this position is $141,000 – $174,000, with additional compensation such as discretionary bonuses, a 401(k) plan, health insurance, and other benefits.
Culture & Benefits Franklin Templeton offers a range of monetary and non‑monetary rewards designed to support the whole person. The company focuses on employee well‑being and multidimensional support for a healthy lifestyle. Benefits vary by location; ask your recruiter for details specific to your country.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Business Development
Industries Financial Services and Investment Management
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other federally, state, or locally protected characteristics.
If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a medical condition or disability, please email accommodations@franklintempleton.com including the accommodation requested, the job title, and the job number. We may take up to three business days to respond.
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O’Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM) is owned by Franklin Templeton and operates as an independent Specialist Investment Manager based in Stamford. OSAM is a research and money‑management firm that offers Custom Indexing services via CANVAS®, a platform that provides financial advisors with control over client portfolios in separately managed accounts. Advisors can create custom investment templates, use factor and passive strategies, manage taxes, and apply ESG/SRI screens according to client needs.
Responsibilities
Partner with Franklin Templeton’s generalist sales team to promote sales to wirehouse, independent, bank, and regional financial advisors.
Be an expert on direct indexing and custom indexing.
Collaborate effectively with OSAM Client Service, Portfolio Management, Operations, Technology, and Relationship Management teams.
Performance Expectations Key measurement of success is raising assets within the assigned territory. The role is also evaluated on subject‑matter expertise and ability to work collaboratively across OSAM and Franklin Templeton.
Qualifications
Demonstrated success selling to financial advisors.
Excellent communicator, comfortable with main‑stage presentations.
Deep understanding of direct and custom indexing and the competitive landscape.
Comfortable explaining advanced technological solutions.
Passion for collaborating with financial advisors and improving their businesses.
Keen curiosity and ability to understand investment process details.
Experience with SMAs.
Effective facilitator of innovation.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team.
Preferred location: major city within the Central US (e.g., Chicago).
Travel expectations: 25‑50%.
Compensation The salary range for this position is $141,000 – $174,000, with additional compensation such as discretionary bonuses, a 401(k) plan, health insurance, and other benefits.
Culture & Benefits Franklin Templeton offers a range of monetary and non‑monetary rewards designed to support the whole person. The company focuses on employee well‑being and multidimensional support for a healthy lifestyle. Benefits vary by location; ask your recruiter for details specific to your country.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Sales and Business Development
Industries Financial Services and Investment Management
Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, evaluating qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and other federally, state, or locally protected characteristics.
If you need an accommodation or adjustment due to a medical condition or disability, please email accommodations@franklintempleton.com including the accommodation requested, the job title, and the job number. We may take up to three business days to respond.
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