Business Development Associate - France and Benelux
Franklin Templeton · Paris, Île-de-France, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- Paris, Île-de-France, France
Job highlights
- Support sales leaders in asset management.
- Develop client relationships in France/Benelux.
- Manage sales pipeline and client requests.
- Utilize AI and digital tools for efficiency.
- Collaborate with global investment teams.
About the role
About Franklin Templeton
At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing 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 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 Department
The France & Benelux Distribution team at Franklin Templeton builds long-term partnerships with professional investor clients across the region. Working closely with banks, insurers, family offices, asset managers, and pension funds, the team delivers forward-looking investment solutions grounded in trust, consistency, and innovation. Colleagues are based across Paris, Luxembourg, Brussels, and Amsterdam and collaborate closely with global teams. Joining this team offers exposure to international markets, senior stakeholders, and a collaborative environment focused on long-term client impact.
How You Will Add Value
Client & Sales Support
- Serve as a primary contact for professional investor clients.
- Deliver consistent, high-quality client service.
- Support senior sales leaders with pre- and post-sales activities.
- Coordinate meetings, roadshows, and client events.
- Prepare for and attend selected client meetings.
Business Development & Growth
- Support new business identification across client segments.
- Maintain a structured and accurate sales pipeline.
- Contribute to account planning and relationship management.
- Track market, regulatory, and client developments.
Additional Responsibilities
- Build expertise in Franklin Templeton’s investment strategies.
- Support client requests including RFPs, due diligence questionnaires and ad-hoc requests, in collaboration with internal teams.
- Use AI, digital tools and automation to improve processes and reporting.
- Act as business management partner for the Head of the Region, by monitoring results and drafting business strategy presentations.
What Will Help You Be Successful In This Role
Experience
- 2–4 years in asset management or financial services.
- Background in client service, sales support, or business development.
- Exposure to France or Benelux wealth management markets.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or similar.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of investment funds and asset management products.
- Ability to work with data, reporting, and documentation.
- Strong interest in artificial intelligence and digital tools.
Soft Skills
- Client-focused and proactive mindset.
- Strong communication and cross-functional partnering skills.
- Ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.
- High integrity and professional judgement.
Work Schedule & Location
Location: Paris or Luxembourg
3 – 4 days per week in the office.
Our Culture & Values
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.
Hear more from our employees
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.
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
Please note: the above benefits and their design & application will vary country-to-country. Also, the benefits offered to temporary employees can vary depending on the country. More information can be obtained when speaking with Franklin Templeton HR.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 our job opportunities.
If you believe that you need an accommodation or adjustment to search for or apply for one of our positions, please send an email to accommodations@franklintempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation or adjustment you are requesting, the job title, and the job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for arrangements will receive a response.
Key skills/competency
- Business Development Associate
- Client Service
- Sales Support
- Asset Management
- Financial Services
- Investment Strategies
- France
- Benelux
- AI and Digital Tools
- Relationship Management
Skills & topics
- Business Development Associate
- Sales Support
- Client Service
- Asset Management
- Financial Services
- France
- Benelux
- Investment Funds
- Wealth Management
- Distribution
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in asset management, client service, and sales support, specifically mentioning your exposure to France or Benelux markets.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your knowledge of investment funds, data analysis, and any experience with AI or digital tools.
- Demonstrate soft skills: Use examples in your application to show your client-focused mindset, communication abilities, and ability to prioritize.
- Research Franklin Templeton: Understand their investment strategies, values, and commitment to innovation and client outcomes.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience in business development and how you can contribute to the France and Benelux distribution team.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Business Development Associate role at Franklin Templeton?
- The Business Development Associate role at Franklin Templeton focuses on supporting the France and Benelux Distribution team by building partnerships with professional investors, providing client and sales support, and driving business development and growth in the region.
- What experience is required for the Business Development Associate position at Franklin Templeton?
- To be successful in this role, candidates typically need 2-4 years of experience in asset management or financial services, with a background in client service, sales support, or business development, and exposure to the France or Benelux wealth management markets.
- What education is needed for the Business Development Associate job at Franklin Templeton?
- A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a similar field is required for the Business Development Associate position at Franklin Templeton.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Business Development Associate at Franklin Templeton in France and Benelux?
- Key responsibilities include serving as a client contact, supporting senior sales leaders, coordinating events, maintaining the sales pipeline, contributing to account planning, and assisting with client requests like RFPs.
- Does Franklin Templeton encourage the use of AI and digital tools in this role?
- Yes, Franklin Templeton encourages the use of AI, digital tools, and automation to improve processes and reporting within the Business Development Associate role.
- What is the work arrangement for the Business Development Associate role at Franklin Templeton?
- This role requires 3-4 days per week in the office, indicating a hybrid work arrangement in either Paris or Luxembourg.
- How can I highlight my suitability for the Business Development Associate role in the Benelux region?
- When applying for the Business Development Associate role, emphasize any previous experience or exposure you have to the Benelux wealth management markets, your understanding of the local financial landscape, and your language skills if applicable.
- What are Franklin Templeton's values regarding diversity and inclusion for this role?
- Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applicants with flexible working arrangements or those seeking flexible working patterns for the Business Development Associate role.