Vp Global Shared Services

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About the Department

Global Shared Services (GSS), part of Global Operations, delivers operational excellence across regions and cultures. The team partners with business leaders and external stakeholders to shape long-term strategy, ensuring consistent customer experience and protecting shareholder interests. As VP Global Shared Services (TA Oversight), you lead the EMEA (excluding UK/Ireland) TA Oversight team, drive strategic change, support employee development, and ensure regulatory alignment. Franklin’s investment in future-proofing TA models includes building strategy for tokenised funds.

How You Add Value
- Core Responsibilities_- Lead the EMEA TA division to deliver excellent customer service- Make decisions that protect shareholders, funds, and the enterprise- Contribute to the Luxembourg Management Company roadmap- Represent GSS internally and externally- Build relationships to influence decisions and drive change- Act as TA Conducting Officer within Lux Manco- Promote accountability and adherence to objectives- Align priorities with organisational goals- Balance global and local needs- Ensure operations follow risk and control principles- Manage outsourced relationships to deliver value
- Strategic Responsibilities_- Develop and execute strategic plans- Lead through complex change- Monitor industry and regulatory trends- Sponsor strategic initiatives- Guide cross-functional leadership- Define future roles and skillsets- Assess workforce trends- Support employee growth and wellbeing
- Team & Collaboration_- Lead with a global mindset- Collaborate across business lines- Engage with industry peers- Build a strong peer network- Support talent reviews- Advise on performance and hiring- Share expertise across functions

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role
- Experience, Education & Certifications_- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience- Deep knowledge of offshore fund distribution and Luxembourg TA- Experience with outsourced TA providers- Recognised technical/business expert- 5-10 years in staff and project management- Experience working cross-functionally without direct authority

Experience our welcoming culture and reach your professional and personal potential

Building teams with diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences has always been important to us. Fostering an inclusive culture where employees feel safe to share their opinions is not only beneficial for our people but also drives innovation and enables us to deliver better client outcomes. So, regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there’s a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide you with tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help you excel in your career and personal life.

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We want our employees to thrive. By joining us, you will become a 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 you covered.

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Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing 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.

As part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, we welcome applicants with flexible working arrangements in their current roles or those seeking a flexible working pattern. We encourage you to communicate any preferences for flexible working so that we can consider this during our hiring process. Additionally, returners - individuals who have taken a break from work - are also encouraged to explore