Dodge & Cox is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and self-motivated Administrative Assistant to support the Private Client Group (PCG) team, including the Head of Private Client Service, Client Portfolio Managers (CPMs), and Client Service Associates (CSAs). This role functions as a true administrative business partner and strategic enabler, prioritizing client needs while owning logistics and day-to-day operations so the entire team can stay focused on client service and investment work.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of Private Client Service on department-level needs and initiatives and support the Private Client Group on a variety of client-related projects.
- Own calendaring and prioritization for the CPMs, protecting their time for client and investment work.
- Coordinate internal and onsite client meetings end to end, including scheduling, conference-room and AV setup, catering requests, and guest registration.
- Prepare client-meeting presentations and materials in PowerPoint, Excel, Seismic, and firm data systems.
- Keep CRM data timely and accurate as the system of record, entering client information and resolving data gaps.
- Complete ad hoc requests from the CSAs so they can focus on client needs.
- Act as the operational glue across the CPMs, CSAs, and the broader group, keeping communication moving and the team in sync.
- Partner with the RFP, Performance, IT, Communications, Legal, and Compliance teams, as well as Administrative Assistants across the firm as needed for specific projects.
- Coordinate travel for offsite client meetings and conferences and process expense reports and location tracking in Workday.
- Manage recurring client reporting including monthly and quarterly client materials.
- Maintain and troubleshoot the department’s collaborative tools (Teams, the SharePoint site, and other shared platforms) and devices, and submit technology service requests on behalf of the team.
- Stay current on firm processes and technology, and support adoption of M365 and AI tools.
- Coordinate team and holiday events as needed.
- Provide coverage and mutual support across the admin team.
- Perform routine administrative tasks, such as preparing FedEx/USPS labels, copying, scanning, and faxing.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven experience supporting senior, client-facing professionals
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with strong proofing and editing skills
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, curious, proactive, and service-oriented
- Flexible and steady under pressure, able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Resourceful and solutions-oriented, comfortable navigating ambiguity and building a cross-firm network to find answers
- Collegial and collaborative, able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Strong emotional intelligence, comfortable proactively soliciting input and feedback from colleagues
- Enthusiasm for continuous learning and building skills to improve effectiveness and efficiency
- Trusted with confidential and sensitive client and financial information, exercising discretion and sound judgment at all times
Qualifications
- Four-year college degree preferred (B.A. or B.S.)
- 5+ years supporting a client team in a financial institution is a plus
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication, including the ability to interact effectively with CPMs, CSAs, clients, and colleagues within and across departments
- Adept at using the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat, and collaborative tools (SharePoint, M365); comfortable with Seismic and CRM systems
- Fluent with AI tools such as Copilot, Claude, and Gemini, and able to apply them to everyday tasks
- Able to quickly learn and adopt new database and software systems
The salary range for this position is $100k - $120k.
The listed pay scale denotes only the pay range of the base salary and does not include discretionary bonus compensation, which may make up an important portion of the total remuneration. Dodge & Cox encourages applicants to consider the value of the many competitive benefits it offers, including coverage of 100% of all healthcare premiums for employees and their families and fully funding a retirement plan at 25% of the total compensation to the IRS limit.
The job description above is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. It is the Company’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, disability, or medical condition, as defined in state and federal laws. This policy covers all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, demotion, and termination. By applying for a position with Dodge & Cox, you acknowledge that you have read our EEO Policy
All Dodge & Cox employees must adhere to the Firm’s security policies and Code of Ethics. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Skills Required
- Proven experience supporting senior, client-facing professionals
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including strong proofing and editing
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, proactive, and service-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
- Trusted with confidential and sensitive client and financial information, exercising discretion and sound judgment
- Adept at Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with collaborative tools (SharePoint, Teams, M365) and maintaining shared platforms
- Comfortable using Seismic and CRM systems and keeping CRM data accurate
- Experience with Workday for expense reporting and location tracking
- Fluent with AI tools such as Copilot, Claude, and Gemini and able to apply them to tasks
- Able to quickly learn and adopt new database and software systems
- Four-year college degree (B.A. or B.S.)
- 5+ years supporting a client team in a financial institution
What We Do
Investment management is Dodge & Cox’s only business. We are focused on providing U.S., global, international, and emerging markets equity; fixed income; and balanced account management. Strategies: Equity — The philosophy guiding the management of our equity portfolios is built on traditional principles: we maintain a long-term focus, conduct our own research, and employ a rigorous price discipline. Our approach is research-intensive; decisions are based on individual company analysis by our team of investment professionals. Fixed Income — Dodge & Cox’s philosophy is to construct and manage a high average quality portfolio of securities that are selected through bottom-up, fundamental analysis. We believe that by combining fundamental research with a long-term investment horizon it is possible to uncover and act upon inefficiencies in the valuation of market sectors and individual securities. Balanced — Our objective in managing balanced accounts is to provide regular income, conservation of principal, and an opportunity for long-term growth of principal and income. Our strategy is to invest in a diversified portfolio of stocks and fixed income securities. Offerings: Dodge & Cox Funds — Dodge & Cox offers U.S. based investors a simple, low-cost way to own a portfolio of stocks and/or fixed income securities. Private Client Accounts — The private client group serves high net worth individual investors, family offices, and non-profit organizations across the United States through separately managed accounts. Institutional Separate Accounts — A client's investment objectives, asset allocation, and portfolio holdings are reviewed with an experienced portfolio manager and client service associate. To view our U.S. Terms and Conditions of Use, visit: dodgeandcox.com/individual-investor/us/en/terms-and-conditions-of-use.html Non U.S. Investors: Please visit dodgeandcox.com and select the country you live in









