Personal Assistant to CEO
Our client, who is headquartered in Manhattan, is a direct access trading firm. For nearly two decades, they have grown to be a leading trading technology and support services solution for individual, hedge fund and other group traders. Through the firm’s proprietary software, Hold Brothers offers traders direct access to markets and various liquidity pools around the world and has in-house team of experienced and senior-level developers that are available 24/7 to ensure that traders have access to the information, bandwidth, and support necessary to make informed decisions, execute trades efficiently, and manage risk appropriately.
The CEO of a global, leading direct access trading firm is seeking a dedicated and proactive Personal Assistant to join his team of assistants. This is a great opportunity to showcase strategic and analytical thinking abilities while juggling the private and professional needs of a very active executive. This is a position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has exceptional organizational skills and is willing to work on-site 5 days a week. The estimated salary range for this position is $100k-150k per year.
What's in it for YOU?
- Competitive compensation in a role that allows for flexibility, as this isn't a 24/7 support type of role.
- Work for a company that strives for industry leadership through their proactive, ongoing quest for innovation, and commitment to their clients' success.
- Great opportunity for those in the creative space!
What YOU get to go DO with this mission-driven company!
- Manage both personal and professional tasks, which include reservations, appointments, and any household needs.
- Coordinate international and domestic travel logistics including flight itineraries, hotel reservations and car services.
- Organize agendas, manage calendar and plan events while prioritizing competing demands.
- Wardrobe and style management, personal shopping, procuring, and audit of wardrobe from day to day and special event clothing.
- Perform general admin duties such as recording meeting minutes, data entry, filing, copying, faxing, mailings, etc.
- Prioritize and lead multiple projects at a time, keeping diligent track of project timelines and deadlines.
- Uphold a highly organized and detailed to-do list for both the CEO and business, and taking careful note of important dates.
- Maintain diligent communication with the rest of the team and ensure all aspects of the business are on track.
- Monitor multiple social media accounts to help grow and expand online presence on existing and emerging social platforms.
- Additional Personal, Creative, and Executive Assistant duties as needed.
What you NEED to SUCCEED in this challenging role:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
- Must be able to provide SAT and/or ACT scores in order to be considered.
- 3-8 years of previous and recent administrative, secretarial or personal assistant experience is required.
- Proven ability to be exposed to the most confidential of information and to handle with the utmost integrity and discretion.
- Ability to provide clear and concise oral and written communication.
- Confidence in managing several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet critical deadlines.
- A self-starter who is eager, optimistic, and has a “no task too small” mindset.