Executive Assistant to Partner and team at global investment bank in Midtown, NY
New York, New York
Our client, a global investment bank, is seeking to hire an Executive Assistant to provide support a Partner and his team of 5 on the Tech Investment Banking team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a renowned investment firm. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of administrative experience supporting a senior-level Executive and have a very strong work ethic. This role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on client-service, problem solving and proactively resolving issues. This role is hybrid; M-Th in office, Friday work from home.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain executives’ calendar, schedule all meetings and conference calls, field e-mails and phone calls requesting meetings, handle meeting conflicts and prioritization issues
Provide support to Partner’s team (1 MD & 4 direct reports)
Telephone coverage, answer phones, take accurate messages, know the whereabouts of the executive at all times, handle urgent/confidential calls with appropriate judgment; back-up other lines, as needed, for colleagues
Able to communicate effectively with banker when in office or traveling
Heavy client interaction with high-level executives; act as liaison with clients and their assistants
Coordinate all related conference rooms including any catering, audio/ videoconference set up
Arrange all aspects of travel, keeping executives’ travel profile up-to-date, arrange flights, hotels, rental car and sedan service, currency exchange
Prepare itineraries
Prepare and submit all expense reports on a timely basis, following up on discrepancies and missing receipts to maintain current balances
Type correspondence, memos and presentations, prepare presentation and meeting materials; copy, collate, bind if necessary
Navigate Firm’s resources, interface with various departments on behalf of executive to collect information, respond to requests, obtain services
Retrieve research or other necessary materials from intra/internet
Send and retrieve digital and inbound faxes
Provide backup support for colleagues during vacation/sick days, and assist their bankers as needed with phone coverage and other office needs
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years EA experience (ideally in finance)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook for email, calendar and contacts, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and research tools
Keep up to date with office procedures and technical training as well as all policy guidelines and compliance requirements
Excellent communication, writing, judgment, and problem-solving skills
Flawless attention to detail as well as excellent organization/time management skills
Must be an enthusiastic, positive team player who is willing to help out and who works well with colleagues
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks concurrently
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to manage sensitive, complex, confidential information
SALARY
$115-125K + Paid OT + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits
HOURS
8:30am-5:30pm + flexibility for OT as needed
This role is hybrid; M-Th in office, Friday’s work from home