Operations Assistant

We are a provider of specialized fund administration services for Managers and General Partners of private equity funds, specifically: Buy-out, Venture Capital, Real Estate and Fund-of- Funds. For new General Partners, we provide consulting services to help accelerate the launch of their funds in addition to our full fund administration services. For established General Partners, we provide administration services and technology to whole fund families or select funds, to help scale their fund operations rapidly and efficiently.


Job Description:

Standish Management is looking for a Operations Assistant to join our team in Chicago. This position will work closely with internal operations, HR, and other various Standish teams. In this role you will be providing administrative support for our Chicago and Raleigh offices. The ideal candidate will have excellent organization skills and have an entrepreneurial spirit. In this role you need the ability to roll with the punches, being flexible to handle anything that might come your way.

The ideal candidate is:

• A fast-learner and self-starter; someone who is able to work independently.
• A critical thinker; someone who identifies issues proactively and exercises creative problem solving.
• Passionate about organization and maintaining a functional, clean, and efficient workplace.
• Positive, flexible, and loves to be challenged.

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive all visitors at reception desk and be the main point of contact for the office
• Manage office phone systems
• Manage office equipment inventory
• Coordinate events, including meetings, conferences, and office-wide team events
• Make all necessary arrangements for new office hires
• Manage all incoming and outgoing office mail
• Purchases and maintains inventory of food and supplies for office while adhering to budgets
• Assist with other office specific administrative needs
• Additional special office projects

Qualifications and Experience:

• 1+ years of experience and Bachelor's degree preferred
• Boston based and must be willing to work in office
• Detail oriented and Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to think proactively and prioritize work
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Open to flexible hours for additional necessary projects
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Someone who self-motivated, an eager-learner, and able to own projects and jump in wherever needed