Executive Assistant

Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art machine-learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying machine learning to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.

Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in machine learning research as well as highly experienced technology and finance professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, too, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and the submarine service. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together.

In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, catered lunches, and more.

As an Executive Assistant, you will directly support up to two senior managers and two mid-level managers. This role is a means to make a difference: you will amplify their impact, and your success will enhance the company’s success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional, comprehensive, and proactive administrative support tailored to the varying needs of managers
• Manage the managers' calendars in a seamless manner, with the ability to prioritize and triage meeting requests effectively
• Coordinate effectively with Executive Support team who support partners and other members of the leadership team
• Learn from established processes that match each manager's style and enhance their productivity
• Effectively use standard calendaring, communication, expense reporting, and travel arrangement systems
• Ensure that the managers have necessary materials and are prepared for meetings
• Receive, screen, and respond to communications in coordination with the managers or on their behalf in a manner that reflects the managers: clear, courteous, professional, and timely
• Manage domestic and international travel preparations
• Provide support to other stakeholders when requested by the managers, including colleagues, clients, vendors, and others
• Handle confidential and non-routine information with the utmost care
• If locally based, provide on-site support to managers, ensuring their physical workspace is organized and conducive to productivity
• Assist in the planning and coordination of meetings, including room setup and catering arrangements
• Collaborate with IT support for any technology needs or issues experienced by the managers
• Participate in any research activities or projects as requested by managers
• Assist with some project management and follow-ups on behalf of managers
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve support processes and efficiency

Requirements

• Proven skills supporting multiple managers
• A track record of successful collaboration within executive support teams.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of seamlessly managing multiple tasks and conflicting priorities with meticulous attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, allowing you to build relationships with diverse personalities across key stakeholders
• Demonstrative aptitude in written and verbal communication, evidenced through clear, concise expression and effective discourse
• The ability to handle a high volume of tasks and projects independently or with minimal guidance
• Quick decision-making skills to respond effectively to urgent situations and events
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to work in-office Tuesday through Thursday, with flexibility to come in on Monday and Friday as needed
• Proficiency in technology, including MS Outlook calendaring, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A strong sense of urgency
• Experience using Atlassian software (a plus)
• A bachelor's degree (a plus)

Other

• Ability to lift 15 pounds
• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods of time

The base salary for this position is $80,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Vaccination Requirement

The Voleon Group has implemented a policy requiring all employees who will be entering our worksite, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.  This policy also applies to remote employees, as such employees will be asked to visit our offices from time to time. To the extent permitted by applicable law, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. This policy is part of Voleon’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community, and to support public health efforts.