At Franklin Templeton, we're driving our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic and diversified 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 offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential but also to contribute to our clients' achievements.
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Franklin Templeton Strategic Ventures (FTSV) is a leading corporate venture capital team dedicated to investing in innovative startups and high-growth companies that create a better financial outcome for Franklin Templeton's clients. We are led by a team with decades of experience across the firm, with a focus to invest in and develop commercial solutions that support the overall vision and strategy of Franklin Templeton, while also being committed to supporting entrepreneurs and driving technological advancements across the industry.
We are hiring a driven Executive Assistant to join our San Ramon Office, supporting the head of FTSV by handling a wide range of administrative and executive related tasks while being proactive, resourceful, and efficient. You will collaborate with other leaders across multiple internal teams and take an active role to support their success, leveraging a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (three days in the office).
To be successful in this role, you will need to be highly confidential with information and exercise appropriate judgment/discretion, demonstrate a proactive approach, be extremely organized, flexible and have excellent attention to detail. In addition, you will need strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, self-direction, a strong sense of ownership, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of an Executive Assistant?
Support multiple leaders on a wide range of administrative duties including calendar management, meeting scheduling, expense reports and client correspondence.
Arrange complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries for both domestic and international travel and compile documents for travel-related meetings.
Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences and web conferences including reserving meeting rooms, audio/visual equipment, catering, and other resources.
Act as gatekeeper to help prioritize outcomes and eliminate distractions for the executive.
Proactively identify problems and implement solutions with limited supervision and can anticipate executive priorities and, when possible, resolve issues without involving the executive.
Prepare routine and non-routine correspondence, reports and presentations while regularly handling information that is sensitive or confidential in nature.
Respond to requests for information and communication with other regions/departments with minimal supervision.
What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone to be successful?
5+ years related experience preferably in a similar executive administration or project management role.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Advanced skills/knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills required.
High degree of professionalism.
Strong team orientation.
Excellent attention to detail.
Experience in the Mutual Fund/Financial Services industry a plus.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to thrive and work with senior management under highly demanding conditions.
Customer service orientation with emphasis on a positive attitude, warm disposition, and enthusiasm to take on assignments.
Proactive about asking questions, offering solutions, and enhancing processes and workflows.
Illustrates tact, discretion, and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Superior written and oral communication skills.
Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non-monetary—designed to support the whole person and to recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, other compensation is offered such as a discretionary bonus, 401k plan, health insurance, and other perks. There are several factors taken into consideration in making compensation decisions including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We expect the salary for this position to range between $85,000-$100,000.
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Our culture is shaped by our diverse global workforce and strongly held core values. Regardless of your interests, lifestyle, or background, there's a place for you at Franklin Templeton. We provide employees with the tools, resources, and learning opportunities to help them excel in their career and personal life.
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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. We understand that benefits are at the core of employee well-being and may vary depending on individual needs. Whether you need support for maintaining your physical and mental health, saving for life's adventures, taking care of your family members, or making a positive impact in your community, we aim to have your needs covered. Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton.
Highlights of our benefits include:
Three weeks paid time off the first year
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
Employee Stock Investment Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
Onsite cafeteria*
Only applicable at certain locations
Learn more about the wide range of benefits we offer at Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton 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.
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