Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Asset Management
Job overview
The Executive Assistant role supports high-level executives by managing schedules, communications, and meeting preparations to ensure smooth executive operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The Executive Assistant will manage executives' calendars, prepare for meetings, respond to emails and document requests, and draft slides, meeting notes, and documents to support executive functions.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience managing multiple priorities and administrative tasks, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Company overview
Asset Management companies specialize in managing investments on behalf of clients, including individuals, institutions, and governments, by allocating capital across various asset classes such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternative investments. These firms generate revenue through management fees, typically a percentage of assets under management (AUM), and sometimes performance-based fees tied to investment returns. Many prominent asset management firms have a rich history of navigating market cycles, developing innovative financial products, and building trust through fiduciary responsibility. Candidates should understand the importance of client-centric strategies, regulatory compliance, and market analysis in this industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to underscore your expertise in calendar management, meeting preparation, and email correspondence on behalf of executives, as these are core responsibilities at Asset Management.
Highlight your proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and your ability to manage multiple priorities, administrative coordination, and logistics, which align directly with the job requirements.
Apply through Asset Management’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of being noticed for the Executive Assistant role.
Connect with current Executive Assistants or administrative professionals within Asset Management on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting their organizational skills or asking about their experience supporting high-level executives.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'calendar management,' 'meeting preparation,' 'email correspondence,' 'Microsoft Office,' 'multi-tasking,' and 'administrative coordination' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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