Administrative Assistant

The Blackstone Group L.P.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blackstone Group L.P. is looking for an Administrative Assistant in New York, NY. This role involves managing calendars, travel arrangements, and organizing meetings for senior professionals.

Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $130,000 based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of administrative assistant experience supporting a team.
• Experience in Financial Services preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendars and schedule internal and external appointments.
• Oversee global travel planning and itineraries.
• Coordinate travel arrangements including flights and hotels.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Highly organized with attention to detail

Proactive and able to work well within a team

Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel)

Tools

Concur

Amex Travel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing calendars including scheduling internal and external appointments, confirming meetings, and coordinating with other assistants.
• Managing global travel planning, scheduling and itineraries, updating and maintaining travel spreadsheet, and organizing trip packets for travel.
• Overseeing and planning weekly and monthly meetings.
• Liaising with other organizations for scheduling and projects.
• Answering calls and acting as a gatekeeper.
• Acting as back‑up support for other senior professionals.
• Booking conference rooms for internal and external meetings; meeting and greeting guests and registering guests in the visitor system.
• Completing detailed corporate expenses, including tracking receipts and reimbursements.
• Coordinating travel arrangements, including flights, visas/passports, cars, hotels, and other reservations.
• Maintaining and organizing files.
• Working on ad‑hoc projects.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of administrative assistant experience supporting a team of two or more.
• Experience working within Financial Services is preferred.
• Thrives in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize competing tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to be proactive and work well within a team and with other assistants.
• Ability to work with various levels of management.
• Perform duties with the highest level of confidentiality and a strong sense of integrity.
• Experience with coordinating travel arrangements.
• Autonomous work style with strong follow‑through skills.
• Ability to build relationships with key players and management.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (including PowerPoint, emphasis on Outlook and Excel).
• Familiarity with Concur is preferred.
• Experience with Amex Travel a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected annual base salary range: $70,000 - $130,000. Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, salary bands are not applicable.

Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

Additional Information

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.