Executive Assistant

Franklin Templeton•Baltimore, MD

1d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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! Executive Assistant to the CIO Seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Head of Global Operations. This role supports senior leadership in a fast-paced, global environment and operates with a high degree of autonomy, judgment, and discretion. The Executive Assistant acts as a strategic partner—anticipating needs, managing competing priorities, and ensuring executive time and focus align to critical business objectives. This is not a task-driven role; it requires comfort operating at the senior executive level with minimal direction.

Requirements

6–12 years’ experience + supporting senior leaders (C-suite or equivalent) in a complex, global organization
Proven ability to manage highly complex calendars and competing priorities
Experience preparing executive-level materials and coordinating across senior stakeholders
Strong organizational and follow-through skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal guidance and high ownership
Exceptional judgment, discretion, and professionalism
Ability to build relationships and influence without authority
Ability to come into the Baltimore office (Harbor Point) three days per week (hybrid)
Proactive and anticipatory — sees around corners and acts without being asked
Decisive and confident — makes sound calls independently
Highly organized under pressure — thrives in a fast-moving, high-demand environment
Business-aware — understands organizational dynamics and executive priorities
Professional — represents the executive and organization with credibility

Responsibilities

You will proactively manage a complex global calendar across shifting priorities and time zones
You will anticipate scheduling conflicts and make independent decisions aligned to executive priorities
You will ensure executives are fully prepared with materials, context, and follow-ups for meetings
You will coordinate complex domestic and international travel and Travel and Expense (T&E) needs
You will ensure seamless logistics across all executive activities
You will support in-office executive presence, including greeting senior stakeholders and visitors
You will act as a strategic partner, aligning executive time to critical business objectives
You will develop agendas, briefing materials, and presentations for key meetings
You will track deliverables and follow up on outstanding items across leadership
You will drive accountability by ensuring timely execution of leadership commitments
You will maintain awareness of organizational priorities to inform executive decision-making
You will act as a gatekeeper and facilitator for internal and external engagements
You will follow up with direct reports and stakeholders on commitments
You will coordinate logistics for in-person meetings and events, including catering and room setup
You will partner with local office teams to deliver high-quality guest experiences

Benefits

Franklin Templeton offers a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—designed to support employees' well-being and recognize their time, talents, and results.
Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program.
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