Administrative Assistant

Chilton Trust Company; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chilton Trust Company in New York seeks an Administrative Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to senior executives, providing high-level administrative and operational support in a fast-paced environment. The role requires discretion, superb organizational skills, and proactive problem solving.

You will manage calendars and travel, assist with strategic initiatives and projects, screen calls, prepare briefing materials, organize meetings and client events, handle confidential information,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2–4 years of corporate business experience, preferably in financial services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work/interface with others in a cooperative manner.
• Organized, with a strong attention to detail.
• Flexible, independent and self-directed.
• Ability to handle confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars, coordinate internal/external meetings, and arrange travel.
• Assist with strategic initiatives, marketing efforts, and ad hoc projects as directed by executives.
• Screen and prioritize calls, and correspondence; draft responses and prepare briefing materials.
• Organize executive meetings, board sessions, and client events; prepare agendas, presentations, and follow-up documentation.
• Handle sensitive information and documents with the utmost discretion.
• Process expense reports, invoices, and maintain accurate records; liaise with vendors and service providers as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact between executives and internal departments; ensure smooth communication and workflow.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Discretion

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Firm Description

Chilton Trust ("CTC") is a private wealth management firm launched in 2010 by Richard L. Chilton Jr. CTC offers full-service, bespoke private wealth management services, including asset allocation advice, management of separate portfolio accounts in equity and fixed income, open architecture manager research, trust and estate planning and family office services include tax compliance and planning. CTC has offices in New York, Palm Beach, Naples, Connecticut, Charlotte, Virginia and Delaware.

Our primary mission is to provide our clients with a portfolio of financial services that capture superior long-term investment returns throughout all market cycles by executing our proven commitment to value-added, fundamental research and disciplined portfolio management. We strive to achieve these goals through a team of passionate professionals who share a common culture of mutual respect, integrity, and work ethic built on creative thinking and leadership, and always putting our clients’ interests first.

Position Description

The Administrative Assistant will serve as a trusted partner to senior level executives, providing high-level administrative and operational support. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will embody professionalism and uphold the firm’s values in all interactions. Key responsibilities include:

• Calendar & Scheduling: Manage complex calendars, coordinate internal/external meetings, and arrange travel.
• Project Management: Assist with strategic initiatives, marketing efforts, and ad hoc projects as directed by executives.
• Communication Management: Screen and prioritize calls, and correspondence; draft responses and prepare briefing materials.
• Meeting & Event Coordination: Organize executive meetings, board sessions, and client events; prepare agendas, presentations, and follow-up documentation.
• Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information and documents with the utmost discretion.
• Operational Support: Process expense reports, invoices, and maintain accurate records; liaise with vendors and service providers as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a point of contact between executives and internal departments; ensure smooth communication and workflow.

Candidate Description

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-4 years of corporate business experience, preferably in financial services
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work/interface with others in a cooperative manner
• Organized, with a strong attention to detail
• Flexible, independent and self-directed
• Ability to handle confidential matters
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion with sensitive issues