Head of franklin crypto capital formation

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.

Head of Franklin Crypto Capital Formation

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.

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. The Capital Formation function serves to (a) lead capital formation across our full platform of cryptonative open- and closed-end funds, hedge funds, venture and private credit funds sourcing commitments from both cryptonative and traditional institutional allocators and (b) manage deep and productive relationships across the entirety of the LP base with a focus on securing additional tier 1, institutional long-term backers, and (c) deliver an excellent end-to-end investor experience by ensuring a seamless LP experience.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Crypto Capital Formation to lead fundraising across Franklin Crypto’s full fund platform, expand our institutional investor base, and own the end-to-end investor experience from first conversation through subscription, redemption, and ongoing servicing. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in institutional fundraising and investor relations and servicing, a robust network of both cryptonative and traditional institutional investors and managers (including pensions, endowments, foundations, OCIOs, fund-of-funds, family offices, and crypto-native allocators), and a clear passion for the crypto and Web3 landscape. The role will report directly into the Head of Franklin Crypto.

Responsibilities Include

Capital Formation

• 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.

Relationship Management

• 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.

Onboarding, Subscriptions & Client Experience

• 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.

Reporting and Communications

• 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.

Investor Education

• 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.

Internal Distribution Education

• 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.

What Will Help You Be Successful in This Role

• 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.

Preferred Strengths

• 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).

Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards, monetary and non-monetary, designed to support their well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results. 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, an employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off, and a motivational wellbeing program. We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $250,000-$300,000 depending on location and level of relevant experience, plus discretionary bonus.

At Franklin Templeton, we believe your benefits should support your life, your goals, and your future. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Highlights of our benefits include:

• Paid Time Off: Three weeks of PTO in your first year
• Health Coverage: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance to support your well-being
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with an 85% company match on pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to IRS limits
• Equity & Investing: Employee Stock Investment Plan (ESIP) with discounted share purchase opportunities
• Learning Education Assistance Program (LEAP): To support your ongoing growth and career advancement
• Employee Investment Benefits: Opportunity to purchase company funds with no sales charge

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.