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About the Role

The Head of Franklin Crypto Capital Formation function is dedicated to growing the firm’s investor base, driving capital formation and fostering robust, transparent, productive relationships with our investors. Our mission is to ensure that our Limited Partners (LPs) and other stakeholders, including the global distribution teams, are well-informed, engaged, and confident in their investments with Franklin Crypto. The team works collaboratively with the division’s leadership, investment professionals, global distribution team and external stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and effective investor relations strategy, one anchored in best-in-class client experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end capital raising process across Franklin Crypto’s full platform of open- and closed-end funds, including hedge funds, venture funds, private credit and other alternative funds, building durable relationships with both cryptonative and traditional institutional investors.
Develop compelling investor presentations, reports, and other materials to effectively communicate investment strategies, performance, and opportunities.
Coordinate and manage investor meetings, roadshows, and other fundraising events.
Serve as the primary liaison with Franklin Templeton’s global distribution team, ensuring they are updated and equipped with products, content and investment materials.
Maintain deep and productive relationships with LPs, ensuring consistent and effective communication.
Facilitate ongoing dialogue between the firm's leadership and the investor community.
Serve as the escalation point of contact for investor inquiries, providing timely and accurate information.
Working closely with Private Fund Services, ensure a frictionless investor onboarding experience, partnering with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to streamline KYC/AML, subscription documentation, and fund-administrator workflows across all vehicles.
Working closely with Private Fund Services, ensure a seamless subscription and redemption process for open- and closed-end funds end-to-end, ensuring accurate, timely execution and a high-touch experience that meets institutional standards.
Own the client experience from first conversation through ongoing servicing, building scalable systems, playbooks, and feedback loops that delight LPs and reinforce Franklin Crypto’s reputation for institutional excellence.
Deliver timely and comprehensive updates on fund performance, market trends, and key developments within the firm and the broader crypto/Web3 ecosystem.
Produce regular newsletters and other communications to keep investors informed and engaged.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.
Educate global institutional investors on crypto markets, investment strategies, and the potential risks and rewards.
Organize and conduct educational webinars and events to deepen investor understanding and engagement.
Educate Franklin Templeton’s global distribution teams on crypto markets, investment strategies, and the potential risks and rewards.
Organize and conduct educational webinars and events to deepen the distribution team’s understanding and engagement.

Requirements

Proven track record of successfully raising capital across multiple fund structures and owning ongoing LP relationship management.
Minimum of 10+ years experience in Investor Relations and/or Business Development and training from a top tier firm.
Demonstrated interest in blockchain, crypto or web3.
Established network and credibility across both cryptonative LPs and traditional institutional allocators.
Working knowledge of fund operations across hedge fund and venture fund structures.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Evidence of working in a collegial and fast growth environment.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Prior role in Capital Formation at a crypto firm.
Experience raising capital across a multi-strategy platform spanning open-end, closed-end, hedge, and venture vehicles.
Direct experience overseeing investor onboarding and subscription/redemption operations.
Series 7 and 63 (or willingness to obtain).

Skills

Investor Relations
Business Development
Blockchain
Crypto
Web3
Fund Operations
Communication Skills

Experience Level

10+ years experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$250,000-$300,000

Benefits

Competitive and valuable range of total rewards, monetary and non-monetary
Base compensation
Annual discretionary bonus
401(k) plan with a generous match
Recognition rewards
Comprehensive benefits package
Competitive healthcare options
Insurance and disability benefits
Employee stock investment program
Learning resources
Career development programs
Reimbursement for certain education expenses
Paid time off
Motivational wellbeing program
Three weeks of PTO in your first year
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP)
Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

About the Company

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.
From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.
Our firm executes a diverse array of scalable, institutional investment strategies spanning open- and closed-end funds, including hedge funds, venture and private credit funds, across seed stage, early venture stage, and public crypto token and equity investing.
Our firm executes a diverse array of scalable, institutional investment strategies spanning open- and closed-end funds, including hedge funds, venture and private credit funds, across seed stage, early venture stage, and public crypto token and equity investing.

Equal Opportunity

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.