Assistant to the Managing Partner (Stamford)

Job Description

Position: Assistant to the Managing Partner

The Assistant to the Managing Partner will support the Managing Partner’s in all day-to-day activities required in the operation of the business. These will primarily include research, marketing and client service support. Specifically daily responsibilities will include managing a dynamic schedule, ensuring information is shared efficiently, scheduling meetings with top relationships, coordinating travel, preparing internal materials for meetings, preparing email correspondence and answering and directing calls.

Firm Description

Forester Capital, L.L.C. is an alternative investment advisor offering institutional investors access to high-quality fundamental managers through our Alternative Investment Platform. Investors participate through Forester’s advisory programs, private equity structured revenue share funds, commingled funds, direct co-investments, and capacity rights options.

The firm has a strong track record making traditional and strategic investments with seasoned, successful managers who are starting, or have recently started, their own firms. Over the years, Forester has made profits for clients investing in alternative managers including Lone Pine, Viking, Tiger Global, 12 West, Ararat, EVR and Heights Point.

The portfolios currently have strategic revenue share investments that generate significant revenue for the firm, reducing fees and adding to performance. The underlying strategic managers have generated a strong performance track record and manage over $3 Billion in total AUM.

Forester team members have deep experience in the industry at firms such as Tiger Management, Cambridge Associates and Ernst & Young.

Forester is a values-based organization committed to making a difference in the lives of our stakeholders. We are aligned around our core principles of integrity, excellence, and communicating authentically. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors such as alignment, ethics, compliance, and diversity are part of our values-based approach. 

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Should

• Value integrity and possess high ethical standards.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Pay attention to detail and value quality work product.
• Enjoy providing excellent communication and customer service to internal and external clients.
• Be a self-starter who can prioritize tasks and follow established processes.
• Take pride in timely execution of a varied and dynamic to-do list dictated by internal and external needs.
• Prioritize in a fast-paced environment across multiple time zones.
• Be a team player with the ability to communicate and work well with all members of the organization.

All Candidates Should Have

• Undergraduate degree required
• Proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience.
• In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite.
• Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities.
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
• Professional level verbal and written communications skills.

Responsibilities

Coordination, Scheduling and Timely Execution

• Scheduling all internal/external meetings for Managing Partner.
• Ensuring internal and external clients receive timely, quality service. 
• Coordinating travel for Managing Partner.
• Responsible for phones, email and messages with efficient information flow to Managing Partner and team.

General Administrative Support

• Preparing internal reports, memos, invoices letters, and other documents.
• Filing and retrieving corporate records, documents, and reports.
• Using various software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
• Performing office duties that include ordering supplies and managing a records database.
• Opening, sorting and distributing incoming faxes, emails, and other correspondence.

Reporting

The Assistant to the Managing Partner candidate will work directly with the Managing Partner and members of the team in Stamford, CT.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits, including health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Application Requirements

Submit a resume and a cover letter describing why you are interested in the role to View email address on apply.placed-app.com .

Forester is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.