Strategy & Corporate Development Director

At Franklin Templeton, we’re driving 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 offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients’ achievements. Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world! About the Department: The candidate will be part of the global internal consulting team within global corporate strategy team of Franklin Templeton. The internal consulting group helps global leaders solve business problems and optimize and accelerate business outcomes across investment management, sales, marketing and products, Technology and Operations etc. The group focusses on following areas: business process optimization, operating model design, strategy development and new idea evaluation and incubation How You Will Add Value? The candidate is expected to work, in an independent capacity, with one or more global business unit, leading a part or an entire project. The candidate will work closely with all internal stakeholders across wide range of seniority from frontline staff to senior management. He/she is expected to quickly understand the business, collect information/data, perform business analysis, identify recommendations and pilot solutions. Ideal candidate will have strong business acumen, customer focus, drive for results, strategic agility, and ability to deal with ambiguity. What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role? Experience, Education & Certifications: MBA. CFA / FRM preferred 15+ years of professional work experience. All or part of the experience should be with one of the premier management consulting firms and as part of internal consulting teams in financial services sector. Six Sigma Master Black Belt / Black Belt experience preferred We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated strong capabilities around relationship building, change management, entrepreneurship and problem solving. Soft Skills: Business acumen Customer Focus Driver for Results Entrepreneurial Mindset Relationship & Change Management skills Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential! Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life. Hear more from our employees   By joining us, you will become 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 them covered.   Highlights of our benefits include: Professional development growth opportunities through in-house classes and over 150 Web-based training courses An educational assistance program to financially help employees seeking continuing education Medical, Life and Personal Accident Insurance benefit for employees. Medical insurance also cover employee’s dependents (spouses, children and dependent parents) Life insurance for protection of employees’ families Personal accident insurance for protection of employees and their families Personal loan assistance Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) 12