Client Relations Manager - National Accounts

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 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.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

The Client Relations Manager role sits within the Private Markets distribution team and is designed as a client-facing position supporting senior National Account Managers. This role focuses on platform support, relationship coordination, client deliverables, and business development execution across wealth management channels (Wirehouse, Independent Broker Dealer, Private Bank, Platforms, and Enterprise RIAs).

The position serves as a foundational development role for future National Account Managers, combining exposure to private equity, private credit, real estate, and related private market investment strategies with hands-on experience partnering with home office stakeholders and internal sales teams.

National Account & Client Support

• You will support assigned National Account Managers with day-to-day coverage of home office and platform relationships.

• You will act as a reliable point of contact for client inquiries, coordinating timely responses across internal teams (Sales, Product, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Marketing).

• You will help manage client onboarding activities, including agreement review, compliance requirements, and operational readiness.

• You will maintain an organized pipeline of client deliverables (monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc).

Business Development & Platform Execution

• You will assist with platform placement initiatives by tracking product availability, due diligence status and shelf-space opportunities.

• You will prepare client-ready materials including presentations, business plans, activity reports, and product updates.

• You will support the execution of alternative investment launches, platform approvals, and distribution initiatives.

• You will help monitor and report on key business metrics such as pipeline activity, platform access, and upcoming opportunities.

Client Engagement & Events

• You will coordinate and support client meetings, due diligence sessions, roadshows, and conferences.

• You will participate in client calls as appropriate, serving as an extension of the National Account Manager.

• You will draft proactive client communications related to product updates and firm initiatives.

Internal Collaboration & Knowledge Development

• You will build strong working relationships across internal partners and affiliate investment managers.

• You will develop a working knowledge of Private Markets and alternative investment strategies, including their role in portfolio construction and the implications of limited liquidity.

• You will support process improvements and efficiency initiatives within National Accounts and Private Markets teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred

• 2+ years of experience in asset management, wealth management, sales support, client service, or a related financial services role

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• FINRA registrations (Series 7 and 63)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and comfort working in a regulated environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to alternative investments or private markets (private equity, private credit, real estate, hedge funds)

• Experience supporting sales, national accounts, or home office relationships

• Interest in pursuing industry designations (e.g., CFA, CAIA, CIMA) over time

• Demonstrated interest in business development, relationship management, or long-term sales career paths

This is a hybrid role based in St Petersburg, FL, Boston, Baltimore, or Stamford, combining in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary — designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results.  Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $100,000 - $115,000, depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

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