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Senior Administrative Assistant. Real Assets (Chicago)

Blue Owl Capital · Chicago, IL · $90,000–$100,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the most complex calendar you've managed. How many people were you supporting, and how did you keep it from falling apart?

What they are checking: Whether they have handled senior-level calendar load before or are stepping up from a lighter support role.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake on someone's schedule. What happened and what did you change afterward?

What they are checking: Whether they own errors honestly and build a habit that prevents the same slip from happening again.

How do you organize your day when you're juggling scheduling, travel, expenses and a pile of ad hoc requests all at once?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real method for multitasking rather than just reacting to whoever asks loudest.

Describe a time you had to push back on or redirect a senior person politely. How did you word it?

What they are checking: Whether they have the confidence and tact to manage up, which senior executives quietly expect from a strong assistant.

What would you do

Two senior partners in Real Assets both want the same open hour, and each says theirs is urgent. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can weigh competing priorities calmly and loop in the right person instead of guessing.

An executive's flight to a site visit gets canceled late at night and they have a meeting at 9 a.m. the next day. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they can solve travel problems fast and think ahead about who else needs to know about the change.

In an asset manager you see confidential deal names, investor details and compensation. How do you handle that kind of information day to day?

What they are checking: Whether they understand discretion in a public investment firm and know what never gets mentioned outside the room.

About the work

Walk me through how you put together board materials. Where do errors usually creep in, and how do you catch them?

What they are checking: Whether they treat board books as high-stakes documents with version control and a final check, not just formatting.

How do you handle expense reporting for executives who travel a lot and lose receipts?

What they are checking: Whether they have a system that keeps expenses accurate and on time without nagging busy people constantly.

What tools do you use most, like Outlook, Concur, Excel or PowerPoint, and which one are you strongest in?

What they are checking: Whether their software skills match the daily work so they can be productive without heavy training.

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The full job description

As published by Blue Owl Capital.

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives®. With over $319 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, Real Assets and GP Strategic Capital. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation. Together with over 1,380 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com Blue Owl Capital is seeking a Senior Administrative Assistant to support senior members of our Real Assets business. This role will provide administrative support across all aspects of their daily work including but not limited to scheduling meetings, managing calendars, expense reporting, board material preparation, travel arrangements, general organization, and other ad hoc assignments. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, able to multitask effectively, have strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and professionalism. Responsibilities • Manage complex calendars and arrange appointments, meetings, conferences, and heavy travel plans (domestic and international) • Schedule conference rooms, catering, and audio-visual equipment as needed, prepare meeting materials as requested (digital or print) • Track all required receipts from business expenses and travel, compile and submit accurately allocated expense reports for all team members • Complete various ad hoc administrative projects and tasks as assigned • Act as point of contact for internal and external clients; respond to emails and phone calls; track and ensure outstanding meeting requests are addressed • Maintain files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible; intake and organization of all mail and legal documents and other correspondence as needed • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, members of the admin team, senior leadership, colleagues, vendors, and visitors Qualifications • 3-5+ years of relevant administrative experience preferred • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe Acrobat DC, and Concur • Leverage AI as a tool to drive efficiency • Strong organizational and time management skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Consistently demonstrates discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment • Exceptional attention to detail The base annual salary range for this Chicago based position will be $90,000 to $100,000. Actual salary offered will be based on the candidate’s skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance. Benefits for this role include Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k), Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Family Planning Support, Paid Time Off, and Leave of Absences. All such benefits are subject to the terms/conditions of the Company’s benefits plans and policies. Blue Owl is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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