Product Manager, Digital Assets

At Franklin Templeton were advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic 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 thats both broad and unique. From our welcoming inclusive and flexible culture to our global and diverse business we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

About the Role :

Franklin Templetons Digital Assets Technology group is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Product Manager. The Product Manager will oversee and drive the planning execution and delivery of strategic initiatives related to products and platforms within the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystems. This role will focus on bridging traditional finance and blockchain-enabled investment solutions developing products that leverage tokenization distributed ledger technology (DLT) and other digital asset innovations to enhance client outcomes and operational efficiency. This role requires a unique blend of financial services experience emerging technology fluency and disciplined project management. This role is ideal for a seasoned project leader with a passion for emerging technologies and a proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs in a fast-paced environment with a changing regulatory landscape.

What are the ongoing responsibilities of the Product Manager

Product Strategy and Development : Manage end-to-end product lifecycle from concept to launch for digital assets and blockchain based investment products and platforms.

Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as the central liaison and SME between executive sponsors and collaborate with technology product operations compliance and business teams to align project goals with organizational strategy.

Strategic Program Management : Create lead define and maintain product roadmaps milestones deliverables and performance metrics.

Risk & Issue Management : Work with legal and compliance to ensure adherence to evolving global digital asset and securities regulations and identify project risks and dependencies early develop mitigation strategies and escalate critical issues as needed.

Documentation & Reporting : Maintain project documentation dashboards and status reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Market Analysis and Innovation : Monitor digital asset market trends competitor offerings and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making.

What ideal qualifications would help someone be successful

Bachelors Degree in Business finance or related field; or 10 years of demonstrated work experience

5 years of experience in product management preferably in financial services or technology domains.

Demonstrated experience with digital asset products tokenization blockchain infrastructure or DLT-based platforms .

Understanding institutional-grade digital custody AML / KYC processes and regulatory considerations related to digital assets (e.g. SEC FINRA MiCA).

Understanding Agile / SCRUM methodologies and tools (e.g. Jira Confluence Azure DevOps).

Excellent communication leadership and organizational skills.

Comfortable working in fast-paced evolving environments with emerging technologies.

Proven ability to translate complex technical and regulatory concepts into business opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications :

PMP PMI-ACP or Scrum Master certification.

Experience with product development in tokenized funds digital asset trading or on-chain fund administration.

Knowledge of DeFi concepts Web3 infrastructure and interoperability protocols.

Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to digital assets and financial technology.

Why Join Us

Be part of a pioneering team at Franklin Templeton that is shaping the future of finance through blockchain innovation. Youll work alongside top technologists and strategists to deliver impactful solutions in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewardsmonetary and non-monetary designed to supporttheir well-being and recognize their time talents and results. Along with base compensation employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus a401(k) plan with a generous match and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes a range of competitive healthcare optionsinsurance and disability benefits employee stock investment program learning resources career development programs reimbursement forcertain educationexpenses 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 $122000- $166000 depending on location and level of relevant experience plus discretionary bonus.

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Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential!

Our culture is shaped by the variety of perspectives and experiences brought by talent from around the world. Regardless of your interests lifestyle or background theres 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.

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 lifes adventures taking care of your family members or making a positive impact in your community we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.

Highlights of our benefits include :

Three weeks paid time off the first year

Medical dental and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and / or Roth contributions up to the IRS limits

Employee Stock Investment Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Purchase of company funds with no sales charge

Onsite fitness center and recreation center

Onsite cafeteria

• Only applicable at certain locations

Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton

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.

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

User Interface,Competitive Analysis,New Technologies,Business developments,Communication,Content Management System,Market Research,Internet,Youtube,Digital Assets,Digital strategy,Social Channels,Digital Forensics,A / B Testing,Analytics

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 122000 - 166000