Portfolio Manager, Private Markets
About The Position
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 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 Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions (FTIS) is a collaborative team focused on delivering innovative multi-asset investment solutions. The department brings together asset allocation, manager research, and implementation to deliver portfolios across public and private markets . Team members work closely to drive portfolio construction, execution, and strategic oversight. Joining FTIS means working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership in private markets. How you will add value As a Portfolio Manager , Private Markets , you will co ‑ manage private markets solutions end‑to‑end in partnership with internal teams and external managers. You will support portfolio construction and asset allocation across strategies . You will partner with internal and external investment teams to select and monitor investments. You will oversee the investment lifecycle for a variety of investment types, including primaries, secondaries and co-investments , across private asset classes including private infrastructure equity & debt. You will support due diligence and manage the underwriting process for new investments . You will manage liquidity, capital deployment , and risk for private marke t solutions. You will monitor and report on portfolio holdings, including manager oversight. You will represent FTIS in client meetings and stakeholder discussions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of relevant private markets investing , including infrastructure as a limited partner or institutional allocator.
- Experience as a Portfolio Manager managing or supporting multi-manager portfolios in private asset classes.
- Proven record in institutional investment management and multi-asset team collaboration.
- Experience with evergreen or semi-liquid fund structures and liquidity management
- Broad experience as an institutional allocator in private equity, credit, and real assets.
- Proficiency in portfolio construction , capital allocation, and risk management.
- Underwriting experience for co-investments and fund investments , including general partner assessment
- Understanding of infrastructure sectors and asset types: renewable energy, digital infrastructure, logistics, and social infrastructure.
- Familiarity with semi-liquid fund structures
- Comfort with valuation oversight, performance analytics, and reporting for private assets
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to explain investment concepts to private wealth audiences.
- Professional presence for client meetings and due diligence.
- Integrity and professionalism in fiduciary roles.
Nice To Haves
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or equivalent preferred; advanced degrees are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Co ‑ manage private markets solutions end‑to‑end in partnership with internal teams and external managers.
- Support portfolio construction and asset allocation across strategies
- Partner with internal and external investment teams to select and monitor investments.
- Oversee the investment lifecycle for a variety of investment types, including primaries, secondaries and co-investments , across private asset classes including private infrastructure equity & debt.
- Support due diligence and manage the underwriting process for new investments
- Manage liquidity, capital deployment , and risk for private marke t solutions.
- Monitor and report on portfolio holdings, including manager oversight.
- Represent FTIS in client meetings and stakeholder discussions.
Benefits
- Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards.
- We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational well-being program.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
