Executive Assistant, Investment Management

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We strive to attract the most qualified, passionate candidates who specialize in investment banking, investment management, private wealth management, and a variety of other business functions.

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Provides direct administrative coordination and support to a department and/or group of professionals. The role involves relieving supported individuals of administrative responsibilities in order to enable greater productivity and efficiency. Represents the firm in a professional manner in all communications and may interface with clients and outside parties. Works under limited guidance due to previous experience/breadth and depth of knowledge of administrative processes. Independently exercises discretion and independent judgment and is capable of analyzing information requests and determining trends. Proactively identifies systems and processes to create greater efficiencies.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

  • Travel & Expense – Arranges complex travel itineraries and submits expense reports in a timely manner.
  • Calendar & Meeting Coordination – Proactively manages calendars by anticipating needs, adjusting for conflicts, and ensuring all logistics (including materials, location, timing, etc.). Employs effective reasoning skills.
  • Info and Data – Updates and maintains contact databases. May include compiling and analyzing information for inclusion in reports or presentation materials including preparing reports, charts, graphs, or tables as necessary. Demonstrates the ability to utilize software applications for maximum effect and efficiency.
  • Office Support – Provides office support to include answering phones, greeting and interacting with clients, distributing mail, maintaining electronic and hardcopy filing, taking meeting minutes, creating documents, processing invoices, etc.
  • Projects & Processes – Participates in other projects that may require the application of independent judgment/interpretation of policies/practices. Acts as a resource and trains new and/or more junior administrative team members.
  • Additional responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications:

  • High school education required; Bachelor’s degree a plus.
  • Pervious experience of working in an office environment.
  • Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Professional services industry background preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Willingness to adapt to change.
  • Multitasking abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong teamwork ability.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to prioritize.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a team setting.

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