A global private equity firm in Manhattan is seeking a temporary Executive Assistant to join their organization. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of administrative experience, ideally within financial services and private equity. This opportunity is a 6-month contract position with potential to extend. Hourly pay rate: $50-60/hrHours: 9am-6pmOn-site five days per weekResponsibilities:
Manage calendars and serve as the primary contact for the executivesMonitor heavy volume calls, e-mails, and communication, screening calls and handling inquiriesCoordinate with other teams and work on special projects as requestedConduct research and draft, edit, and finalize e-mail correspondence and other documentsReview incoming communication and prioritize and summarize contentMaintain accurate paper and electronic filingProcess expenses and coordinate travel arrangementsRequirements:
Bachelor’s degree requiredMinimum 5 years of administrative experience, ideally in financial servicesAble to handle confidential information with complete discretionCritical thinker with excellent judgment and ability to provide solutions independentlyExcellent communicator with team and executivesFlexible attitude with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task/prioritize
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