Manager - Talent Acquisition Early Career Programs

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

Global Talent Acquisition (GTA) is responsible for leading programs and strategies designed to build a competitive advantage through the acquisition of high-caliber talent.

How You Will Add Value

You will lead the strategic direction for US and UK early career programs.

You will design and deliver programs that appeal to top talent and support business needs.

You will oversee hiring strategies aligned with future talent needs.

You will manage program learning, mentoring, and networking components.

You will set goals and deploy resources to meet timelines and budgets.

You will collaborate with HR Partners to obtain business input and commitment.

You will track and report program budgets and demonstrate value to stakeholders.

You will share metrics on conversions, attrition, and program impact.

You will benchmark programs against industry best practices.

You will create a modern program brand and marketing strategy.

You will implement alumni engagement strategies.

You will lead projects and guide team execution.

You will align team efforts with broader GTA initiatives.

You will partner on technology enhancements.

You will coach and develop direct reports.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

Minimum 5 years in corporate recruitment managing early career programs.

Experience in financial services or asset management preferred.

Bachelor’s degree required.

Previous leadership experience a plus.

Willingness to travel and support US / UK time zones.

Knowledge of US / UK pay rules and work authorization.

Proven success activating Employee Value Proposition (EVP) through digital and campus campaigns.

Strong project management and budgeting skills.

Proficiency in Talent Management Systems (Workday).

Experience with Power BI reporting and data literacy.

Strong relationship management and stakeholder influence.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Solid networking and industry trend awareness.

Strong business acumen.

Work Schedule & Location

This is a hybrid role that can be based out of any of the following office locations :

St. Petersburg, FL; Baltimore, MD; Rancho Cordova, CA; San Mateo, CA; Boston, MA; New York, NY