Executive Assistant - Investment Banking

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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 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 – Manages calendars by anticipating needs, adjusting for conflicts, and ensuring all logistics are arranged (including materials, location, timing, etc.). Employs effective reasoning skills.
• Info and Data – Updates and maintains contact databases. May include compiling information for inclusion in reports or presentation materials including preparing reports, charts, graphs, or tables as necessary.
• Office Support – Provides office support to include greeting and interacting with clients, maintaining electronic and hardcopy filing, creating documents, processing invoices, general office manager duties, etc.
• Projects & Processes – Participates in other projects as required.
• Additional responsibilities as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education required; Bachelor's degree a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience as an administrative assistant in an office environment.
• 2-3 years of experience supporting senior-level bankers preferred.
• Expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Concur and Egencia experience a plus.
• Professional services industry background preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary.
• Willingness to adapt to change.
• Multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Performs complex administrative and staff support duties for the organization.

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical,