Senior Administrative Assistant

Overview

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!

We are looking for a Senior Administrative Assistant to join the Global Insurance & Institutional Asset Solutions (GIIAS) team. The role will be based in New York City and in this role, you will provide support to leaders in multiple functions across the team as well as partner with other members to support the broader Global Client Group (GCG) organization.

• Provide administrative support to executives; responsibilities include calendar maintenance, meeting coordination, staff relocations, phone coverage, ordering office supplies, email correspondence, incoming/outgoing mail, filing, and scanning.
• Manage day-to-day communication between executives and company staff or outside business clients and contacts.
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel plans. Assist with creation of travel binder, including agenda details and subsequent expense report submission process.
• Ensure that department invoices and expense reports are processed timely and accurately.
• Take and maintain meeting minutes of periodic departmental meetings.
• Coordinate legal document signing.
• Receive and greet visitors while maintaining the highest level of professionalism.
• Assist with planning and coordination of department events and meetings, which includes reserving a meeting room, audio/visual equipment, catering, and other resources.
• Lead and/or support departmental projects.
• Prepare spreadsheets and written documents.
• Prepare, format, and edit highly professional PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with creation and distribution of communications.
• Maintain and track department budgets.
• Serve as delegate for the executive team when required, such as managing and approving expense reports.
• Work with other business units (e.g. Technology, Facilities, etc.) to facilitate system access, physical relocations, etc.
• Coordinate the onboarding schedule for new hires including partnering with Human Resources, Technology, Facilities, etc to set up introductory meetings as well as technology and other set-up requirements.
• Prepare updates and other documents to meet department and division planning requirements.

• Solid administrative experience supporting senior management in a professional environment.
• Degree in Business Administration or similar or Administrative Certification preferred.
• Experience working with members of senior management and high-profile clients.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive approach to work with ability to anticipate needs.
• Solid organizational skills, ability to organize and maintain orderly files and records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise independent judgment consistent with department guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assess and solve problems quickly with little direction.
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to unexpected circumstances.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to accurately proofread documents.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and SharePoint.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a professional, collaborative manner in a corporate office environment.
• Experience in the financial industry or a corporate environment preferred.