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 the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and members of our Corporate Accounting team in the NY office. The successful candidate must be able to manage the day-to-day business activities of (the) CFO; 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-motivated, solve moderately complex issues independently and apply sound judgment in accomplishing assignments. Providing status and management of projects and business activities is critical. 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 and Conference Requests through Concur Check requests/vendor invoices/payment entries in Workday. Calendar management and scheduling. Organize meetings including conference room reservation, AV and catering (for internal and external meetings), and set up/breakdown of catered meals. Assist in generating PowerPoint presentations and coordinate various slides from different sources. Create, manage, track and execute documents in Adobe. Operate with a high sense of urgency in supporting monthly tax filing deliverables and addressing time sensitive tax notices, and when partnering with contracted Accounting firm. Exercise sensitivity and confidentiality in handling Executive Compensation data/statements and Legal Agreements, as well as Board of Director meeting material and Board resolutions. Promptly and efficiently screen, respond to and direct inquiries in a professional and polite manner. Carefully coordinate backup administrative coverage either as scheduled or on an as needed basis to ensure adequate team support Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. 7+ years of experience, preferably with experience in the financial services industry. Required attributes are effective interpersonal, communication and written skills, strong planning and critical thinking skills, an independent self-starter, responsible, energetic, dependable, and capable of organizing and prioritizing a highly diverse workload. This individual must be able to work with minimal direction, exercise good judgment and creativity, and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, professional environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in making independent decisions with a high degree of tact and diplomacy. Experience arranging complex and extensive travel, domestically and internationally, is essential. Experience handling tax processing and mailing IRS tax filings. The ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of staff is mandatory. A high degree of poise, positive attitude, engagement in the business and team spirit is essential. Advanced skills using the following technical tools is necessary for this position: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Concur; Workday; MS Teams; Adobe Acrobat (Professional); AdobeSign. If based in New York, the base salary range for this position is USD $120,000 - $140,000. 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 Los Angeles, 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 an inclusive environment. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life. At Clarion Partners, you will have the opportunity to build a career based on your dedication and talent in a culture that values both collaboration and autonomy. The work you do will have a real impact. Whether you're looking to begin your journey in commercial real estate, or strengthen an already robust career, Clarion Partners offers several ways to contribute to the growth of our Firm and success of our clients.

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