Melissa McDermott

Melissa McDermott has a diverse work history spanning multiple industries. Melissa currently holds the position of VP, Senior Business Analyst/Program Manager at ClearBridge Investments, starting in November 2021. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Business Analyst at Franklin Templeton from January 2021 to November 2021. Melissa also served as a Business Manager at QS Investors, which was acquired by Franklin Templeton, from August 2017 to January 2021. Before that, Melissa worked as a Program Manager - Sub-Advisor Relations & Oversight at OppenheimerFunds from January 2015 to August 2016. Melissa started their career as a Trading & Operations Specialist at R Squared Capital Management from August 2013 to December 2014. Melissa also gained experience at Artio Global Investors as VP, Head of Client & Subadvisory Support from September 2010 to August 2013. Melissa began their professional journey as an Operations Associate at Citi from 2005 to 2007 and later served as AVP, Supervisor - Third Party New Accounts & Maintenance from 2007 to 2010. Melissa's first job was as an Assistant Manager at The Focus Room from 2003 to 2005.

Melissa McDermott attended Manhattanville College from 1998 to 2002, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Finance.