Senior Administrative Assistant

At Franklin Templeton, we believe success is built through powerful partnerships. As a forward thinking asset manager, we build dynamic relationships with clients, understand their goals, and navigate complex markets together. We leverage cutting edge strategies and deep insights to unlock opportunities for long term wealth creation. Our talented, global teams bring expertise that is both broad and unique.

From our welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture to our globally diverse business, we offer opportunities not only to help you reach your potential, but also to contribute to our clients’ success.

About The Department

Templeton Global Investments (TGI) is a pioneer in both developed and emerging markets. With 75+ years of experience navigating market cycles, the team’s local presence and global reach enable it to capitalize on unique insights and pursue long-term growth opportunities.

TGI offers bespoke solutions, unique insights and extensive client support with exceptional local access. Our capabilities support a wide range of investment needs whose objective is to create an unparalleled client experience.

The team is represented by over 100 dedicated investment professionals spread across 17 countries.   

How you will add value?

• Acts as a key administrative support resource, demonstrating strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and a professional approach in supporting the Head of Research, TGI, and the broader department.
• Manages end-to-end calendar coordination, including scheduling, prioritization, and alignment of meetings across internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in the preparation of meeting materials, including collating, downloading, formatting, and organizing relevant documents and presentations in advance.
• Maintains and updates contact databases, including corporates, brokers, and vendors, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Manages telephone and email communications in a professional, prompt, and effective manner, acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates visitor arrangements and meeting logistics, ensuring a seamless and professional experience.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing courier services and mail distribution while maintaining accurate records.
• Monitors and coordinates access and attendance logs for external vendors and service providers, including maintenance and facility support teams.
• Maintains accurate administrative records, including correspondence, schedules, vendor information, and employee details.
• Liaises with building management regarding maintenance requests and common area matters, communicating updates and impacts to employees as required.
• Processes invoices, expenses, and related administrative documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
• Supports onboarding logistics for new joiners, including coordination with IT and HR for workspace setup, system access, and induction requirements.
• Provides end-to-end coordination of business travel arrangements for the TGI department.
• Coordinates office events and meetings, managing logistics, vendor coordination, and administrative requirements
  
  

What will help you be successful in this role?

• Experience in administration, travel coordination, and event planning.
• Strong Microsoft Office and administrative systems skills.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and attention to detail.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, adaptable, and solution-focused.
  
  

Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and 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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