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TheDirectorof U.S. Institutional Client Service Supportis responsible forleading and elevating the U.S. Institutional Client Service Support function ensuring best-in-class service delivery across the full institutional client lifecycle.

This role directly oversees InstitutionalClient Service Supportand serves as the senior leader accountable for execution service quality risk management and client experience across relationships. The role also partners closely with regional client service leaders in EMEA and APAC toalign onglobal standards share best practices and ensure consistency across a complex multi-product multi-region asset management platform.

How you will add value

U.S. Institutional Client Service Support Leadership

• Lead develop and scale the U.S. Institutional Client Service support team.

• Drive a culture of accountability client focus and operational excellence.

• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex or sensitive U.S. client matters.

• Transformprocessesstandardsdataandsupportivetechnologiesto align withclientneeds.

• Ensure strong partnership withsalesteamsto deliver a seamless client experience.

Client Lifecycle Ownership (U.S. Focus)

• Define and oversee best practices across the full U.S. institutional client lifecycle: onboarding implementation ongoing servicing retention and expansion.

• Ensure disciplined and coordinatedpartnershipwithRelationship Managers/Sales Teams.

• Establish clear service models aligned to client segmentation and complexity.

• Monitor service KPIs to drive continuous improvement and retention outcomes.

Global Alignment & Best Practices

• Partner with EMEA and APAC client service leadership toalign onglobal service standards and governance frameworks.

• Promote consistency in onboarding protocols escalation processes service metrics and client engagement models.

• Balance global alignment with U.S. regulatory operational and client-specific requirements.

Operational Discipline & Risk Governance

• Partner with Operations Legal Compliance and Technology to ensure strong controls and risk management.

• Identifyand implement process improvements to enhance scalability efficiency and client experience.

What will help you be successful in this role

• 10 years experience within institutional asset management with ability to operate effectively in a global multi-product environment
• Deep knowledge of U.S. institutional clients (corporate public endowment & foundation insurance sub-advisory consultants)
• Demonstrated ownership of the full institutional client lifecycle from onboarding through retention and expansion
• Exceptional client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and creating a culture of accountability client focus and operational excellence.
• Senior-level judgment and presence to act as an escalation point for complex or sensitive client matters
• Ability to scale teams processes and service models as business complexity and client demands grow.
• Track record of transforming processes service standards data and enabling technologies to enhance client outcomes

Work Schedule & Location
This role works a hybrid schedule commutable to our Pasadena CA or Boston MA office

Compensation Range: Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewardsmonetary 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 $180000 - $200000 depending on location and level of relevant experience plus discretionary bonus.

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