Franklin Templeton Investments Reviews

Pros

It's a conservative corporation and they do things by the book, for the most part.

Cannot say that things more quickly.... as there's generally a process with everything....

Cons

Very conservatively managed in mainly all aspects, including working environment, management style etc. If you would like a steady environment, they do offer that working style, but advancements do take much longer than other companies.

Pros

flexible, long hours and sometimes chaotic. Good benefits and bonuses.

Cons

salaries are probably lower than other companies

Advice to Senior Management

none

Pros

Friendly people, Good benefits, Good work life balance. Overall, I felt this company is a good stepping stone for most of roles.

Cons

Below average compensation, Middle management is sub par. If you want to bring home the bacon, you need to be a Portfolio Manager. All other back office jobs don't make squat.

Pros

Strong work ethic encouraging
Positive working environment overall good reputable company
Competitive benefits package
Work life balance
Great professional working environment

Cons

Advancement opportunities can be lacking in certain departments
Some projects can be very demanding and stressful with little guidance
Too many meetings to allow for focus on project tasks

Advice to Senior Management

Senior management has room for improvement. Advancement depends on the groups/departments, so the overall advice is if you dont see things moving in the direction you'd prefer, go elsewhere.

Pros

Good reputation, great benefits, flexible schedule, professional people, onsite T&D, traveling opportunities.

Cons

Keep raising the bar in performance reviews, demanding projects, can be very stressful.

Pros

I work on the business side of the IT department. Overall very good environment, very good facilities, fair opportunities for exposure to different areas of business

Cons

One thing that probably needs improvement is shift timings and alternative work pattern schedules. Even though the management is ok, but because the company is global, makes the alternative work pattern harder

Pros

Most of the people are kind and easy going.
They are exceptionally tolerant of delays and mistakes.
There is a strong emphasis on getting along and avoiding conflict.

Cons

Below average competence in IT department.
Multiple meetings are held, rehashing things that should have been resolved the first time.
Difficult and dysfunctional behaviors are accepted instead of challenged.
Lack of focus on achieving results.

Advice to Senior Management

Insist on adherence to deadlines and delivering high quality results.
Track how hours are spent on projects.
Embrace conflict as a way of working through differences.
Put an end to tiptoeing around the dysfunctional people.
Encourage teams to work together toward their goals.

Pros

I think FTI is a great starting place for young college graduates. You can learn a lot, if you're willing to do the work. The benefits are not bad and it is overall a good and reputable company to work for.

Cons

Senior management has room for improvement. Advancement depends on the groups, so the overall advice is if you dont see things moving for you, go elsewhere. Salaries tend to be on the lower end of the market average as well.

Advice to Senior Management

If you want to retain talent, you need to properly compensate those individuals. It can be a great company to work for, but that is a big turnoff for some employees.

Pros

Pay and benifits are ok

Cons

SR Leadership can be unrealistic and the review process needs a reality check

Pros

Greta benefits package. Most co-workers are awesome.

Cons

Many people worked nowhere else in their whole careers, narrow experience and entrenched interests. IT department suffers from this severely.