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Our client, a leading global alternative asset management firm located in Manhattan is looking for a Temp Executive Assistant to join their team to help cover a leave. This is a 2 month contract starting at the end of February through early May with flexibility to extend. This person will be in office at least 3 days per week with the rest work from home. Hours generally start at 8:30am through 7pm, with flexibility for earlier start times and availability through 8pm and some weekends. Compensation is up to $50/hr.
Responsibilities:
- General administrative duties: heavy calendaring, travel management, expenses, confidential document preparation
- Meeting planning, prep, logistics, and oversight
- Manage sensitive info with discretion
- Develop understanding of team goals and align tasks accordingly
- Balance multiple priorities with accuracy and urgency
- Anticipate issues and address needs proactively
- Build trust-based relationships across teams
- Serve as sole EA for the business unit, acting as the main administrative point of contact
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 5+ years of relevant administrative experience (financial industry preferred)
- Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite
- Clear and accurate communication skills
- Discretion and integrity
- High attention to detail; able to multitask in fast-paced environment
- Flexibility for after-hours needs
- Strong organizational and time-management capability
- Strong relationship and rapport-building skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Positive attitude and collaborative nature
