Business Development Associate - France and Benelux

Reposted 11 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Financial Services
The Role
The Business Development Associate supports client services, sales, and business growth in the France and Benelux markets, focusing on long-term partnerships and innovative investment solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

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

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The France & Benelux Distribution team at Franklin Templeton builds long-term partnerships with professional investors and institutional clients across the
region. Working closely with banks, insurers, family offices, asset managers, and pension funds, the team delivers forward-looking investment solutions grounded in trust, consistency, and innovation. Colleagues are based across Paris, Luxembourg, Brussels, and Amsterdam and collaborate closely with global teams. Joining this team offers exposure to international markets, senior
stakeholders, and a collaborative environment focused on long-term client impact.
 

HOW YOU WILL ADD VALUE

Client & Sales Support

  • Serve as a primary contact for professional investor clients.

  • Deliver consistent, high-quality client service.

  • Support senior sales leaders with pre- and post-sales activities.

  • Coordinate meetings, roadshows, and client events.

  • Prepare for and attend selected client meetings.

Business Development & Growth

  • Support new business identification across client segments.

  • Maintain a structured and accurate sales pipeline.

  • Contribute to account planning and relationship management.

  • Track market, regulatory, and client developments.

Additional

  • Build expertise in Franklin Templeton’s investment strategies.

  • Support client requests including RFPs, due diligence questionnaires and ad-hoc requests, in collaboration with internal teams.

  • Use AI, digital tools and automation to improve processes and reporting.

  • Act as business management partner for the Head of the Region, by monitoring results and drafting business strategy presentations.


WHAT WILL HELP YOU BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

Experience

  • 2–4 years in asset management or financial services.

  • Background in client service, sales support, or business development.

  • Exposure to France or Benelux wealth management markets.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or similar.

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of investment funds and asset management products.

  • Ability to work with data, reporting, and documentation.

  • Strong interest in artificial intelligence and digital tools.

  • Fluent in French and English (mandatory), Dutch advantageous, additional European languages are a plus.

Soft Skills

  • Client-focused and proactive mindset.

  • Strong communication and cross-functional partnering skills.

  • Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

  • High integrity and professional judgement.


WORK SCHEDULE & LOCATION

Location: Paris or Luxembourg
3 – 4 days per week in the office.

 

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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. Fostering an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their opinions is not only beneficial for our people but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life.

Hear more from our employees
We want our employees to thrive. By joining us, you will become a part of 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 maintaining your physical and mental health, 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.
 

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

 *Please note: the above benefits and their design & application will vary country-to-country. Also, the benefits offered to temporary employees can vary depending on the country. More information can be obtained when speaking with Franklin Templeton HR.
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, or 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, ordinance, or regulation.
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 [email protected]. 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.

Skills Required

  • 2-4 years in asset management or financial services
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or similar
  • Knowledge of investment funds and asset management products
  • Strong interest in artificial intelligence and digital tools
  • Experience in client service, sales support, or business development

Franklin Templeton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Franklin Templeton and has not been reviewed or approved by Franklin Templeton.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer matching, an Employee Stock Investment Plan, and financial wellness resources for long‑term savings. These elements indicate robust support for building long‑term financial security.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, and vision coverage are complemented by life, disability, and accident insurance and comprehensive wellness initiatives. Offerings such as vaccinations, screenings, and assistance programs reinforce broad health support.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Annual incentives and recognition programs operate within a pay‑for‑performance approach, and a “great bonus system” is described across roles. These mechanisms suggest consistent variable pay opportunities tied to performance.

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The Company
HQ: San Mateo, CA
11,198 Employees
Year Founded: 1947

What We Do

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