Administrative Assistant

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Job Location: Fully onsite in New York, NY 10019

Duration: 6+ Months Contract (High possibility of extension)

Responsibilities:

• Strong organizational skills, pro-active approach, forward-thinking and solutions oriented.
• Experience in developing procedures and controls.
• New policy development and deployment (e.g., T&E, Gifts and Entertainment).
• Developing and maintaining project plans while working to ensure all deliverables are completed timely and with accuracy.
• Provide direct support to the Head of Platform Services on various projects demonstrating diligent oversight on all deliverables.
• Excellent Communications skills required – both written and verbal.
• Strong Administrative Support experience supporting senior stakeholders and general internal staff on all administrative requests.
• Domestic and International Travel, Process of heavy expense claims.
• Coordinate Webex (Video and/or audio) meetings and perform operator assist functionality.
• Plan and coordinate all logistics for internal/external events such as client roadshows, teambuilding events, staff events on-site and off-site, internal workshop learning programs, external client meetings and all other ad-hoc event requirements.
• Managing logistics for visitors, Management of incoming and outgoing phone calls, Maintain current e-mail distribution lists in Outlook, Modification and distribution of departmental reports, Meeting minutes for high-level financial meetings, Heavy invoice processing and external client on-boarding coordination, Completion of any projects or tasks, as requested by management demonstrating a strategic, flexible and, forward thinking approach, Prepare reports using Excel, Strong knowledge of PowerPoint presentation development and editing for client meetings.
• An Administrative Assistant will make use of several application systems including:
• ivalua – Supplies and IT Procurement.
• My IT / SailPoint – Request management tool for IT application security activities.
• Concur – Travel scheduling and expense reporting.
• Tom Net and Clock Net – Staff attendance and work hours tracking.
• UPS – Express mail labeling and postage.
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Office Suite with a strong focus on Excel and report management.
• Tableau

Required experience, qualifications and skills:

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or higher, with a strong understanding of Front Office principles and processes for providing customer and administrative services. 3-5yrs of proven experience as an Administrative Assistant, strong ability to support various levels in the organization, within a financial institution.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of office and administrative management procedures and departmental and legal policies.
• Solid Project Management skills required with a keen ability to develop project plans and manage timelines to meet platforms deliverables.
• Technical Skills: Competent in Word and PowerPoint. Extremely competent in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Administrative Skills: Calendar management, meeting management, time management, strategic planning of tasks, travel management, heavy expense processing, phone management, client handling, event planning, heavy invoice processing, external client-onboarding, detailed meetings minutes, and assist Head of Platform Services Team on several projects and tasks.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: A good candidate will be an active listener and clear communicator, both verbally and in writing. They must communicate pro-actively, anticipating the needs of their managers and escalating issues as necessary – utilizing tact and confidentiality. Be an excellent team player.
• Excellent organizational skills: Must have the ability to multitask and prioritize work based on potential impact. An excellent candidate is detail oriented, flexible and enjoys the administrative challenges of supporting executive level employees.
• Exhibit initiative and resourcefulness to get tasks done quickly and efficiently with a high degree of professionalism