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Hedge Fund Founder in Midtown, Manhattan is looking to hire a Temp Part-Time Personal Assistant. The Personal Assistant will work between 15 - 20hrs per week. This role is less about running errands and more about researching different things that the founder needs help on. They are flexible on hours provided the PA honors the timeline set to have things completed. This role is 100% remote. This role is less about experience and more about attitude and the ability to think things through and deliver detailed results. Must be good with researching different topics. The Personal Assistant will coordinate logistics for the Founders home, handle insurance related inquiries, bill pay in time, research vacations and other ad hoc projects. Temp duration is 6months - 1 year +.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct project-based work with a strong emphasis on research
• Identify and recruit subject-matter experts to provide insights in specialized areas
• Handle light administrative duties (e.g., scheduling and calendaring), though these will be a smaller part of the role

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solution- and results-oriented approach, with a demonstrated record of solving a wide variety of issues, including those that may emerge in areas that are new for the candidate and therefore will require a degree of preliminary, self-directed research
• Problem-solving skills emphasizing resourcefulness, creativity, diplomacy and general savoir faire
• Exceptional organizational skills in managing project workstreams, process and the candidate's own time
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Pride and ownership in work product
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems creatively, resourcefully, and diplomatically
• Strong research skills, including tackling unfamiliar topics with light guidance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to handle tasks both big and small
• Ability to handle sensitive personal information with discretion
• Proficiency with modern consumer technologies used in remote work settings (e.g., iOS, Windows, Microsoft Office 365, OneDrive, Zoom, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience with personal administrative support, preferably in the financial services industry
• Prior experience with project management
• Residency in New York City, ideally in Manhattan

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULE:

• Approximately 10 hours per week to start, with potential for growth over time for a successful candidate
• Generally flexible daily schedule
• Significant components of the job involve research that can be completed on a flexible daily schedule
• Portions of the job, including scheduling, will involve phone work that can be completed only during business hours
• Weekend work and availability is generally NOT required, but could be an option for candidates who may prefer that

LOCATION:

• The majority of the work will be remote
• Occasional in-person tasks may be required. Accordingly, candidates with local residency and availability for such tasks will be given preference

PAY

• $25 - $30/hour

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