Equity Research - Administrative Assistant
Summary :
Jefferies LLC is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Equity Research department in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate should be a team player, must exhibit strong attention to detail, communication skills, be adaptable to change, exercise sound judgement, possess an ability to multi-task, and be efficient in a fast-paced, often demanding work environment.
Essential aspects to success in this role are accuracy, follow-through, proactivity, having a knowledge of technology and using it to effectively solve problems, and the ability to work with many different personalities while under pressure.
Responsibilities include :
- Administrative support for analyst and their teams
- Scheduling calls and meetings and accurate calendaring
- Coordinating often complex travel arrangements according to Jefferies policies using SAP / Concur, including acquiring appropriate visas and approvals
- Creating and submitting Travel & Expense reports using Concur
- Support with heavy event planning, booking, scheduling, and registering of guests
- Maintaining Analysts’ contact and distribution lists
- Providing general office support, including ordering supplies, greeting guests, receiving mail
- Facilitating interaction with Jefferies’ support functions, such as facilities management and IT helpdesk, as needed by the office
- Interacting with local building management and vendors regarding office access and building services issues
Required :
- years of experience preferably in finance
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word is essential
- Familiarity with SAP / Concur is preferred
- Strong communication, follow-up and organization skills and ability to maintain confidentiality, given the sensitive nature of our business
- Administrative experience supporting multiple teams
- Ability to multi-task and proactively anticipate team needs
- Bachelor’s degree
The salary range for this role is $,-$,.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies offers, for eligible employees, an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including : medical, dental & vision coverage;
k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays and paid parental leave.