Associate, Alternative Investments

3 weeks ago


MA United States Franklin Templeton Full time

About the Role

The Associate, Alternative Investments plays a key role within the Franklin Templeton Alternative Sales organization by helping to drive sales and build relationships with Financial Professionals selling Franklin Templeton Alternative Investment products.

As a partner to a Director, Alternatives Investments, the Associate, Alternative Investments will develop and maintain existing relationships and identify and acquire new business within their assigned territory to meet sales goals.

Our team thrives on collaboration, creative competitions, and thoughtful communication with clients and prospects.

Responsibilities

  • Increases FT assets under management (AUM) by engaging with Financial Advisors (FAs) through phone and digital mediums to attract new assets and retain existing assets.
  • Establishes new relationships and maintains and grows existing relationships with FAs by providing investment advice, recommendations, and ideas; information on FT Alternative Investment products and solutions; portfolio manager perspectives; and market/industry products.
  • Demonstrates how FT's Alternative Investment products fill identified gaps in client business needs.
  • Collaborates with a sales team, including a Senior Advisor Consultant, Sales Coordinator, analyst, and other business partners to develop a business plan and optimal contact strategy for top priorities.
  • Builds internal relationships and knowledge of firm-specific requirements to help position our Alternative Investment products and drive sales across product lines.
  • Utilizes a variety of resources, including portfolio construction, hypothetical, and optimization tools, to consult with FAs on their portfolio needs and opportunities.
  • Engage internally and externally produced market and product updates to incorporate thematic ideas and talking points into conversations.
  • Participates in ongoing training to support market and product analysis.
  • Embraces campaigns to take advantage of changes in market conditions and product-related opportunities by providing value-added advice.
  • Demonstrates proficiency of the sales process. Keeps accurate, complete records of contacts with customers and prospects through use of CRM (training provided).
  • Serves as a liaison to all operational and service issues, working with internal partners to help successfully resolve appropriate issues.

Essential Business Acumen

  • Improves knowledge of capital markets and FT's Alternative Investment product line by participating in internal meetings and learning events.
  • Adapts Alternative Investment product presentations, improves needs-discovery abilities, and refines the sales process with guidance from sales leadership team.
  • Engages in daily/weekly team training and completes industry training curriculum.
  • Learns basic public speaking skills and participates in presentation training programs.


  • Houston, TX, United States CAZ Investments Full time

    CAZ was founded in 2001 with the backing of some of the most respected and successful families in the state of Texas. Since our inception, we have focused our efforts on finding excellent opportunities to invest our personal money and then providing the ability for our global network of investors to co-invest with us. We exist to provide Exclusive Access to...


  • Westlake, TX, United States Fidelity Investments Full time

    Job Description:The RoleThe Director, Alternative Accounting is a member of the FFIO Alternative Accounting Team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations across a wide range of product structures, including, but not limited to, Limited Partnerships, REITs, BDCs, Interval Funds and Crypto.  The role requires expertise related to...


  • Westlake, TX, United States Fidelity Investments Full time

    Job Description:The RoleThe Director, Alternative Accounting is a member of the FFIO Alternative Accounting Team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations across a wide range of product structures, including, but not limited to, Limited Partnerships, REITs, BDCs, Interval Funds and Crypto.  The role requires expertise related to...


  • Westlake, TX, United States Fidelity Investments Full time

    Job Description:The RoleThe Director, Alternative Accounting is a member of the FFIO Alternative Accounting Team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations across a wide range of product structures, including, but not limited to, Limited Partnerships, REITs, BDCs, Interval Funds and Crypto.  The role requires expertise related to...


  • Westlake, TX, United States Fidelity Investments Full time

    Job Description:The RoleThe Director, Alternative Accounting is a member of the FFIO Alternative Accounting Team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations across a wide range of product structures, including, but not limited to, Limited Partnerships, REITs, BDCs, Interval Funds and Crypto.  The role requires expertise related to...


  • Westlake, TX, United States Fidelity Investments Full time

    Job Description:The RoleThe Director, Alternative Accounting is a member of the FFIO Alternative Accounting Team and is responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations across a wide range of product structures, including, but not limited to, Limited Partnerships, REITs, BDCs, Interval Funds and Crypto.  The role requires expertise related to...

  • Investment Counselor

    2 months ago


    Tampa, FL, United States Fisher Investments Full time

    Stop prospecting! Come join our firm as an Investment Counselor for a provided roster of high-net-worth clients. Since 1995, Fisher Investments has developed a specialized approach focused on our private clients. With a firm structure that practices separation of sales and client service, you don't have to wear the 'many hats' of a typical Financial Advisor....


  • Plano, TX, United States Fisher Investments Full time

    Do you have an interest in working in the United States with high-net-worth clients living in the UK? Come join our firm as an Investment Counsellor to service a roster of high-net-worth clients. Since 2009, Fisher Investments International has developed a specialized approach focused on our private clients. With a firm structure that practices separation of...

  • Investment Counselor

    2 months ago


    St Petersburg, FL, United States Fisher Investments Full time

    Stop prospecting! Come join our firm as an Investment Counselor for a provided roster of high-net-worth clients. Since 1995, Fisher Investments has developed a specialized approach focused on our private clients. With a firm structure that practices separation of sales and client service, you don't have to wear the "many hats" of a typical Financial Advisor....


  • Clearwater, FL, United States Fisher Investments Full time

    Do you have an interest in working in the United States with high-net-worth clients living in the UK? Come join our firm as an Investment Counsellor to service a roster of high-net-worth clients. Since 2009, Fisher Investments International has developed a specialized approach focused on our private clients. With a firm structure that practices separation of...


  • Garland, TX, United States Fisher Investments Full time

    Do you have an interest in working in the United States with high-net-worth clients living in the UK? Come join our firm as an Investment Counsellor to service a roster of high-net-worth clients. Since 2009, Fisher Investments International has developed a specialized approach focused on our private clients. With a firm structure that practices separation of...


  • Clearwater, FL, United States Fisher Investments Full time

    Do you have an interest in working in the United States with high-net-worth clients living in the UK? Come join our firm as an Investment Counsellor to service a roster of high-net-worth clients. Since 2009, Fisher Investments International has developed a specialized approach focused on our private clients. With a firm structure that practices separation of...


  • , CO, United States Charles Schwab Full time

    Transformative Opportunity in Alternative InvestmentsAt Charles Schwab, we're empowering employees to make a lasting impact in the finance industry. Our innovative and supportive culture is built on a foundation of purpose, passion, and collaboration.This role offers a unique chance to join our Client Reporting and Security Services (CRSS) team, where you'll...


  • Saint Louis, MO, United States Edward Jones Full time

    Your passion. Our purpose. This could be powerful.Maybe the markets keep you up at night. Trusts are your forte. Or your idea of a perfect day at the office is a deep dive into equity research. Whatever your passion, at Edward Jones it will have purpose. Your work is meaningful - because it has a singular focus: client relationships. What you do every day...


  • Boston, MA, United States Atlantic Group Full time

    The Atlantic Group is partnered with a prestigious global investment firm in Boston that is seeking an experienced Senior Investment Operations Associate to join their team! This role involves managing and overseeing all operational activities supporting our alternatives sub-advisory middle and back-office operations. You will handle the full operational...


  • Westlake, TX, United States Charles Schwab Full time

    Position Type: RegularYour opportunityAt Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together. Advisor Services is the leading provider of custodial, trading, technology, and practice management to registered...


  • , MA, United States Cambridge Associates Full time

    MBA Internship ProgramCambridge Associates is a global investment firm that helps clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios. We are seeking highly motivated and talented MBA students to join our 10-week internship program.Responsibilities:Develop diversified portfolios to optimize returns and minimize volatility for clientsConduct in-depth...


  • Greenwich, CT, United States Fidelity Investments Full time

    Job Description:With your extraordinary knowledge and incomparable integrity, we know that clients invest their trust in you. Join a team that also invests in you with key product and service offerings, sophisticated technology and a premier investment platform. Here, you will build long-term, dedicated relationships with customers by bringing them peace of...

  • Investment Associate

    2 weeks ago


    Boston, MA, United States Search BizAthletes Full time

    Investment Associate - Private Credit - Investment Management FirmCOMPENSATION/PERKS:$125k - $175k Salary (Depending on Years of Experience)$250k+ in Total Earnings including Salary & Company Bonus3 Hours of Flextime Per WeekPrivate Gym in OfficePrivate Trainer in OfficePrivate Massage Therapist in OfficeHybrid work - Monday - Thursday In-Office & Friday...


  • Plano, TX, United States Fisher Investments Full time

    Are you currently a CFA Level 1 holder working in the United States and looking to service clients living in Canada? Come join our firm as an Investment Counsellor to service a roster of high-net-worth clients. Since 2009, Fisher Investments International has developed a specialized approach focused on our private clients. With a firm structure that...