Job Description

A Well-Known Leading Global Investment Firm is seeking a new Full-Time/Permanent Executive Assistant to join its Human Resources Division. Candidates must have a minimum of 7-10+ years of applicable executive administrative experience supporting a team within financial services (experience in HR is not required) and a Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred/required. Ideal candidates should be extremely confidential, professional, polished, positive, proactive, and be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They should be a team player and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) and strong Microsoft Office Suite skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a best-in-class Firm with an excellent reputation and little to no turnover!

• Salary depends on experience (110-120K base), plus paid overtime and discretionary bonus. Comprehensive Firm benefits/medical/dental/etc.
• Hours are 8:30am-5:00pm, with flexibility. Hybrid work schedule (4 days in office / 1 day remote).

Responsibilities:

• Monitor heavy and fluctuating calendars, a high volume of calls, emails, and flow of communication.
• Compose, draft, proof, edit, and finalize correspondence, including emails and other documents.
• Screen and answer all calls for Executive and handle all inquiries within capacity.
• Track Executive’s meetings, as well as necessary follow up.
• Review incoming mail and/or email, prioritize and summarize content, and process replies on own initiative or from Executive’s notes and directives.
• Plan and coordinate monthly and weekly team meetings as requested.
• Execute and manage both recurring and ad hoc projects such as database management, research requests, and maintenance of information packages.
• Handle planning logistics for complex domestic and international trips using the Firm’s contracted travel agency; provide detailed itineraries, agendas, directions, and backup materials.
• Prepare expense reports in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and submitting in accordance with Firm policy.
• Monitor Executive’s calendars and anticipate where problems might arise regarding calendar, meeting preparation, needs of executives involved, requests for meetings and telephone calls; communicate potential and/or confirmed changes to involved parties immediately.
• Schedule and coordinate complex meetings and executive events requiring detailed logistics handling and problem solving, inform attendees of dates and time, reserve meeting space, ensure the appropriate equipment/materials are available, and coordinate hospitality services as needed; assist with various off-site meetings as requested in an upbeat and professional manner.
• Liaise with portfolio organizations, investors, guests, and all personnel in a professional and courteous manner.
• Act in a discreet and professional manner with others, maintaining sensitivity to the confidential nature of the Firm’s business and consistently upholding such confidences.
• Act as a team player, including taking on additional tasks to support colleagues and the Firm.
• Assist guests with general office support and reservations (travel, dinner and local transportation, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7-10+ years of applicable executive administrative experience supporting a team within financial services (experience in HR is not required).
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred/required.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential information with complete discretion.
• Demonstrates good judgement; skilled at developing and maintaining relationships representing the Firm in a professional manner.
• Ability to manage a high volume of work and prioritize tasks and projects according to what is most time- sensitive.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency; ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and maintain a flexible attitude when responding to changes.
• Self-motivated; proactively identify areas for improvement to better streamline team workflow; can think “outside of the box.”
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; presents ideas clearly and concisely. Communicates openly and effectively with team; ability to facilitate multi-directional information flow.
• Team player who can work collaboratively and/or make decisions quickly and independently as needed.
• Ability to perform general office duties, including opening mail, printing collating materials, photocopying, faxing, and mailing materials.
• Capable of working in a way that reflects the Firm’s core values and principles.
• Technically proficient; Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; able to quickly and accurately produce/edit spreadsheets and presentations.

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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