Administrative 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 Administrative Assistant to support the New York-based Acquisitions team, various members of the Portfolio Management team. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Coordination of extensive travel arrangements (domestic and international), commercial and private (including car service and detailed agenda preparation), focusing on quality of travel experience as well as cost savings while following the corporate policy. Preparation and management (both e-mail and standard mail) of correspondence and materials including memos, letters, and emails; editing and proofreading documents; scanning, saving and emailing documents in readable format. Coordinate the timely processing and execution of nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements, including managing related workflow. Generate and modify PowerPoint presentations, including for periodic reporting. Excel workbook preparation, verification and data maintenance. Maintain document repository of legal agreements; track, index and file Confidentiality Agreements and third-party financial reporting. Create and maintain accurate files (computerized/paper/desk) and a neat work area conducive to productivity. Monitor acquisition/disposition data rooms and share file sites. Arrange, obtain and distribute documents for signature. Answer, screen and take accurate telephone messages. Promptly and efficiently screen, respond to and direct inquiries in a professional and polite manner. Organize meetings including conference room reservations, AV requirements and catering (for internal and external meetings).  Interact with building security and notification systems. Participation in external events as needed (Conference & Event Staffing) Process expense reports through Concur, check requests and corporate credit card statements, and conference and public speaking event requests. Calendar management and scheduling. Backup administrative coverage either as scheduled or on an as needed basis. Other duties and ad-hoc projects assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or similar four-year college degree) highly preferred. A minimum of five years of experience supporting a Senior level executive and team. Ability to exercise independent judgment in actions regarding company matters including identifying, maintaining…