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The ideal candidate for the role should possess the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Associates / Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience strongly preferred
• 5+ years direct administrative support experience, preferably to a user group or C-level executive
  financial services experience preferred
  strong work ethic and interpersonal skills 
• consummate professional, proven track record of successful relationships at all levels of an organization
• exceptional teamwork and service orientation
• outstanding thoroughness, attention to detail, and high level of accuracy in work product
• thrive in a deadline oriented environment and demonstrate superior time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills
• proven track record of excellent discretion and ability to handle confidential professional and personal information
• ability to work independently while at the same time work effectively in a collaborative structure within the Analyst Support team and with personnel throughout every level of the company
• willingness and desire to take on additional work, as necessary, to aid team success and provide the highest quality service
• experience mentoring and providing general guidance to more junior colleagues a plus 
• strong organizational and problem solving skills
• advanced-level Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• familiarity with Bloomberg and other research services helpful but not required

This position is a member of the five-person support team that assists an active trading room, specifically the firm's investment analysts. This position is not a training ground for future investment analysts, but rather offers challenging work and a dynamic environment for the highly skilled administrative assistant who takes satisfaction in supporting others, considers this type of work their professional calling, and is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity.
 
The specific responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:

• screen and direct various communications, including answering and directing incoming calls, distributing faxes, monitoring emails, and assisting with the organization and circulation of mail
• assist with analyst calendars, travel, and meeting arrangements
  prepare analyst expense reports
• draft various correspondences, as requested
• maintain various company databases, contacts, and files
• collect and organize company research and filings using Bloomberg, Reuters, StreetEvents, Edgar, The Markets.com and Bond Hub
• assist with training and orientation of new hires
• serve as resource and role model to junior teammates
• ad hoc projects and tasks as requested; proactive initiative toward incomplete work required