Administrative Assistant (Executive)

Apex Fintech Solutions LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company where you can thrive in a fast-paced environment as an Administrative Assistant (Executive). This role is pivotal in supporting the CEO with calendar management and travel logistics, ensuring seamless operations. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, manage a high volume of requests, and contribute to high-priority initiatives. The company offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility while providing a robust package of benefits, including healthcare, competitive PTO, and professional development opportunities. Join a team that empowers innovation and makes an immediate impact in the fintech space.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Competitive PTO

401k Match

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Subscription to Calm App

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as an Administrative Assistant or similar role.
• Strong focus on calendar and schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO with calendar management and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate meetings and ensure logistical soundness.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Calendar Management

Proactive Mindset

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Workday

Zoom

Job description

Apex enables modern investing and wealth management tools through an ecosystem of frictionless platforms, APIs, and services.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States of America

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers.

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you.

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards
• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company
• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are seeking an eager and highly organized Administrative Assistant (Executive) to join our administrative team. The primary responsibility of this role is calendar management, coordinating internal and external meetings. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a proactive mindset, and possesses exceptional communication skills. This role also includes some personal scheduling tasks, requiring exceptional attention to detail, professionalism, and time management skills.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Directly supports the CEO with calendar management, prioritizing and coordinating multiple complex calendars across time zones with precision.
• Booking airline tickets, lodging/accommodations, restaurants and other travel arrangements.
• Ensure all meetings are logistically sound, including the booking of venues and conference rooms, defining clear connection methods (e.g. Zoom, in-person, etc.), confirming off-site appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements as needed.
• Acts as a gatekeeper to streamline the CEO’s time by managing access and scheduling priorities.
• Effective intake/organization system to manage high volume of requests that also leads to prompt, professional communication with a vast range of stakeholders including clients, prospects, and internal colleagues.
• Collaborate and liaise with a group of administrative peers of other leadership team (LT) members to find quick solutions and share best practices.
• Support the Lead Program Manager to CEO on a variety of initiatives, such as: execution of high priority events, like Board of Director meetings, Quarterly Business Reviews, etc.
• Prepare materials, documents, and reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma (or equivalent experience) required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 3+ years Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar role with a strong focus on calendar and schedule management.
• Experience working with Microsoft 365 (e.g. Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel).
• Experience working with Workday expense management and Deem travel systems preferred.
• Preferred candidates may also have one or more of the following certifications: Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE), Administrative Assistant Certification (CAA), Administrative Support Certificate Level II - Administrative Specialty, and/or Administrative Assistant Certificate Program (AACP).

Required Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional organizational skills and a proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize competing requests and multitask.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle scheduling requests diplomatically and professionally.
• Proficiency in scheduling tools and software such as Microsoft Outlook and Zoom.
• High degree of confidentiality, with a commitment to integrity and professionalism.

Work Environment

This job operates in a hybrid, office environment.

Our Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.

Salary Range

$80,040-$100,050

The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and office location.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.