POSITION OVERVIEW
Bain Capital is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant in our Boston office. This individual will provide high-level administrative support to senior professionals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. He/she should be a self-starter who functions well in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Include:
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Manage heavy calendar scheduling; plan complex meetings, calls and travel arrangements including domestic and international travel
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Coordinate all logistics for internal and external meetings
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Track business expenses and prepare expense reports
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Provide back-up coverage for other team members (during lunch or absence)
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Receive, screen and route all incoming telephone calls, mail and correspondence
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Provide support for personal errands, mailings, reservations etc. as required
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Comfortable working with many different types of personalities
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree preferred
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3+ years of experience providing administrative support, preferably in a professional-services environment; experience in the finance industry a plus
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Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills; ability to interact with personnel at every level across the firm
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Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
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Meticulous attention to detail; extremely organized
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Ability to multitask, prioritize, and respond quickly
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Energetic self-starter with strong sense of urgency, ownership, and follow-through skills
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Discretion in handling confidential information
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Positive and professional attitude with ability to work well under pressure and thrive in a dynamic environment
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Dedicated team player, willing to go the extra mile
What We Do
Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading alternative investment firms. More than 1,200 Bain Capital employees work together at locations in Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Palo Alto, London, Dublin, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Melbourne, Sydney, Madrid, Luxembourg, Munich, Mumbai, Seoul, and Tokyo to manage approximately $155 billion in assets.
Founded in 1984, Bain Capital has advanced a consulting-based approach to investment. We develop close partnerships with management teams around the world, uncovering valuable insights that drive long-term value to businesses and markets. We have expanded this approach beyond private equity to several asset classes, including credit, fixed income, public equity, venture capital, and real estate. We’re dedicated to responsible business practices, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards are critical considerations in our investment approach.
We strive to create lasting impact for all stakeholders: our investors, our teams, our businesses, and the communities we’re a part of. We believe our shared values form the core of our competitive advantage:
- We develop exceptional partnerships. We know great outcomes come from great teams.
- We challenge conventional thinking. We think differently. We nurture a culture of deep objective inquiry and seek the full potential in every opportunity.
- We work with tenacity. We roll up our sleeves, dig in, and come to work every day searching for better outcomes.
- We believe character matters. We prize personal integrity and humility.
Our team also supports a variety of charitable and nonprofit organizations by donating time, expertise and resources through the Bain Capital Community Partnership. Bain Capital Children's Charity, founded in 1996, has proven this by providing more than $55 million to 350 youth-related causes thanks to contributions from the firm’s employees and partners.
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