Executive Assistant

Clarion Partners has been a leading real estate investment manager for over 40 years. Headquartered in New York, the firm maintains strategically located offices across the United States and Europe. Clarion Partners offers a broad range of real estate strategies across the risk / return spectrum to approximately 500 institutional investors across the globe. Clarion Partners operates independently as a Specialist Investment Manager owned by Franklin Templeton (FT), a diversified firm that spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, giving us many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals.

Clarion Partners is seeking an Executive Assistant to support members in our Chicago and New York offices. The successful candidate must be able to manage the day-to-day business activities of the teams; demonstrate the ability to handle confidential information with discretion; prioritize and handle internal and external correspondence; screen incoming calls in the most professional manner; schedule meetings and maintain daily and long-term calendar; coordinate meetings and materials preparation; make all necessary travel arrangements; handle all incoming and outgoing mail; maintain coordination of all external participation activities. The individual must accept responsibility, be self-motivating, solve moderately complex issues independently and apply sound judgment in accomplishing assignments.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Coordination of travel arrangements, domestic and international (including car service and detailed agenda preparation), focusing on quality of travel experience as well as cost savings.
• Process travel expense reports through Concur, check requests and corporate credit card statements.
• Calendar management and scheduling.
• Answer, screen and take accurate telephone messages.
• Organize meetings including conference room reservation, AV and catering (for internal and external meetings).
• Good writing skills to be used in preparation of correspondence and materials, e.g. memos, letters, and emails; editing and proofreading documents; scanning, saving and emailing such documents in readable format.
• PowerPoint presentation and Excel workbook preparation and verification. Docu-sign preparation and Adobe Acrobat fluency.
• Manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence (email and standard mail); experience in the coordination of delivery via Federal Express, UPS, courier, and or the USPS of multiple mailings and shipments are essential.
• Promptly and efficiently screen, respond to and direct inquiries in a professional and polite manner.
• Create and maintain accurate files (computerized / paper / desk) and a neat work area conducive to productivity.
• Backup administrative coverage either as scheduled or on an as needed basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

If based in Chicago, the base salary range for this position is USD $105,000 - $120,000. Actual base salary offered will be determined by several components including but not limited to the candidate's experience, job-related knowledge, and qualifications. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role. Total compensation may vary based on role, location, and individual performance. For roles located outside of Chicago, please disregard the posted salary range as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on the local market.

Clarion Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and existing 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.

By joining us, you will become part of a culture that focuses on employee well-being and provides multidimensional support for a positive and healthy lifestyle. Clarion Partners offers generous benefits designed with the health and financial welfare of our employees and their families in mind, including highly competitive and expansive health care coverage, a comprehensive 401K, company-sponsored volunteer opportunities, individual volunteer time off, parental leave and childcare programs, as well as other benefits and discount purchase programs.

Clarion Partners is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.

Salary : $105,000 - $120,000