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About the DepartmentGlobal Shareholder Services (GSS), part of Global Operations, delivers operational excellence across regions and cultures. The team partners with business leaders and external stakeholders to shape long-term strategy, ensuring consistent customer experience and protecting shareholder interests. As VP Global Shareholder Services (TA Oversight), you lead the EMEA (excluding UK/Ireland) TA Oversight team, drive strategic change, support employee development, and ensure regulatory alignment. Franklin’s investment in future-proofing TA models includes building strategy for tokenised funds.
How You Add ValueCore Responsibilities
Lead the EMEA TA division to deliver excellent customer service
Make decisions that protect shareholders, funds, and the enterprise
Contribute to the Luxembourg Management Company roadmap
Represent GSS internally and externally
Build relationships to influence decisions and drive change
Act as TA Conducting Officer within Lux Manco
Promote accountability and adherence to objectives
Align priorities with organisational goals
Balance global and local needs
Ensure operations follow risk and control principles
Manage outsourced relationships to deliver value
Strategic Responsibilities
Develop and execute strategic plans
Lead through complex change
Monitor industry and regulatory trends
Sponsor strategic initiatives
Guide cross-functional leadership
Define future roles and skillsets
Assess workforce trends
Support employee growth and wellbeing
Team & Collaboration
Lead with a global mindset
Collaborate across business lines
Engage with industry peers
Build a strong peer network
Support talent reviews
Advise on performance and hiring
Share expertise across functions
Experience, Education & Certifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Deep knowledge of offshore fund distribution and Luxembourg TA
Experience with outsourced TA providers
Recognised technical/business expert
5–10 years in staff and project management
Experience working cross-functionally without direct authority
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.
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*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.
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