Story behind the need: The Administrative Assistant to the ICED-T Team supports the head of this investment group and the related staff which is focused on investing in the Industrials, Consumer, Entertainment, Defense and Aerospace, Telecom, Technology and Transportation (“ICED-T”) sectors for General Account.
The major tasks and responsibilities involved in the position include the following:
- Organizing and circulating documents and correspondence, including sending copies of investment reports to file and electronic storage, coordinating contract signatures with the legal department, filing reports and information received from portfolio companies, opening and distributing team mail and faxes, copying and distributing daily and weekly newsletters to the team and making copies (appx. 25%).
- Arranging travel reservations for team members (appx. 10%)
- Monitoring team member calendars, arranging meetings (reserving rooms, arranging food service, updating calendars of invitees), tracking and reporting team member attendance and vacation (appx. 20%)
- Organizing, compiling and tracking team reports such as approval memos, quarterly and annual investment reviews as well as aiding team members in managing work product deadlines, preparing progress reports for the team leader and distributing various reports as required (appx. 20%).
- Preparing expense reports from travel for reimbursement (appx. 10%).
- Managing special projects as requested, such as preparing PowerPoint presentations (10%)
- Covering team member phones, coordinating with customers regarding meeting arrangements, taking messages for team members (appx. 5%)
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
- 1-3 years relevant experience
- Able to set priorities and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint
Required Soft Skills:
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Detail oriented
- Punctual
- Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong oral/written communication skills
- Poised and professional presence
Education:
B.S./B.A., Associate's degree or equivalent a plus.