Alternative Specialist

Job description

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

We are looking for an Alternative Specialist to join our Japan team. As a member of the team responsible for the firm's alternative investment affiliates, including Lexington Partners, Clarion Partners, and Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions (FTIS), you will partner closely with sales team in delivering investment solutions to institutional investors and intermediary clients. How you will add value?

• Partner with sales teams to support business development and client engagement activities across institutional and intermediary channels
• Liaise with affiliated investment managers to gather product updates, investment insights, and market intelligence
• Monitor market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity to support product positioning and client communications
• Prepare and maintain client-facing presentations, marketing materials, RFP responses, and client reports
• Support client meetings and due diligence activities
• Translate and review investment-related materials between English and Japanese, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

What will help you be successful in this role?

Required knowledge and experience

Knowledge of and/or experience with alternative investments, including private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and related asset classes. Ability to translate investment reports and other materials between English and Japanese, including reviewing and refining machine-generated translations to ensure accuracy and quality. Experience in preparing RFP responses, client reports, and other product-related documentation within the asset management industry.

Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and compliance requirements relevant to asset management, together with a strong commitment to regulatory compliance. Broad knowledge of the asset management industry and investment products.

Soft Skills

Strong presentation, negotiation, communication, and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams. Effective organizational and self-management skills, including the ability to manage time, multiple priorities, and competing deadlines. Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented, with a strong sense of accountability, professionalism, and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Flexible and collaborative approach, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across different functions, cultures, and geographies Preferred Qualifications: CFA, CMA, CFP, MBA, or other investment-related professional qualifications, or an equivalent level of knowledge.

Business-level English proficiency, including the ability to conduct discussions and negotiations in English (TOEIC score of approximately 860 or above, or a strong desire and commitment to achieving an equivalent level). Additional qualifications or experience related to presentation development, data analysis, or other skills relevant to business and investment operations. #MID_SENIOR_LEVEL Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and 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.