ASSOCIATE, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Cresset Capital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht eine engagierte Executive Assistant, um die Chief Financial und Growth Officers zu unterstützen. In dieser Rolle bieten Sie umfassende administrative Unterstützung und sind der zentrale Ansprechpartner für interne und externe Belange. Sie sollten über ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und ein hohes Maß an Organisation verfügen. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten, in dem Ihre Beiträge einen direkten Einfluss auf den Erfolg des Unternehmens haben. Wenn Sie eine proaktive Denkweise und die Fähigkeit haben, in einem schnelllebigen Umfeld zu arbeiten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Medizinische Versicherung

Zahnversicherung

Sehversicherung

401(k) Altersvorsorge

Gesundheitssparkonten

Langzeit- und Kurzzeit-Behinderungsschutz

Aktienoptionen

Qualifications

• Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Unterstützung von C-Level-Führungskräften.
• Hervorragende schriftliche und mündliche Kommunikationsfähigkeiten.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung mehrerer Kalender und Reisepläne.
• Erstellung von Präsentationen und Berichten.

Skills

Schriftliche Kommunikation

Mündliche Kommunikation

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Zeitmanagement

Education

Bachelor-Abschluss

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Chicago Office - Chicago, IL

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

About Cresset

Cressetis a firm built by clients, for clients. As an independent, award-winning multi-family office and private investment firm, we are reimagining the way wealth is experienced. Our purpose is to help ensure that both wealth and life are fully optimized—integrated, intentional, and aligned with each client’s vision of success.

We provide access to the caliber of talent, ideas, and investment opportunities typically available to the largest single-family offices and institutions. Our approach is personalized, entrepreneurial, and client-first.

Proudly owned by our clients and employees, Cresset was built to endure. We are creating a 100+ year firm—one focused on delivering an exceptional experience, not only for the families we serve but for the team that serves them. Recognized by Barron’s and Forbes among the nation’s top RIA firms, and as one of the industry’s best places to work,*Cresset is guided by long-term relationships, shared success, and a belief that wealth should serve a life well lived.

Executive Assistant

Our company is actively seeking an Executive Assistant to our Chief Financial and Growth Officers in Chicago. In this role, you will provide executive and administrative support to multiple leaders, serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external matters pertaining to these leaders and their functions. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication and computer skills and enjoy working within a small, entrepreneurial environment that is mission and results driven. The ideal candidate will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong administrative skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently on projects, from conception to completion, and must be able to work under pressure at times to manage a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Complete a broad variety of administrative tasks, including manage multiple active calendars of appointments and travel, complete expense reports, compose and prepare correspondence that is sometimes confidential, arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas, secure handling of Finance mail and checks, and compile documents for travel-related meetings.
• Plan, coordinate and ensure schedules are followed.
• Communicate with Cresset leadership team, staff, and others, on matters related to functional initiatives.
• Research, prioritizes, and follows up on matters and concerns, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature. Determine appropriate course of action, referral, or response.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between leaders and internal departments; demonstrate leadership to maintain credibility and trust.
• Work closely and effectively with leaders and stay well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately.
• Build relationships and manage a variety of special projects, including but not limited to project management of ongoing, short- and long-term initiatives, planning and scheduling of onsite and virtual interview panels, and upkeep and maintenance of business documents, including business continuity plans.
• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on assignments to successful completion, often with deadline pressure.
• Create compelling and well-organized presentations and reports by gathering and compiling information.
• Partner and collaborate with Executive Assistants and Office Experience team on onsite and offsite events and activities.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Expert level written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability
• Meticulous attention to detail and follow-through; perform tasks with high degree of accuracy and efficiency
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
• Ability to multitask and highly effective time management skills.
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, anddemonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response
• Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
• Always demonstrates respect for all individuals
• Comfortable working in a start-up, entrepreneurial environment
• Must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment and to interpret rules and guidelines flexibly to enhance the business and in keeping with Cresset’s values and culture

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong work tenure: At least 5 years of experience supporting C-Level Executives
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat

What We Offer:

At Cresset, we focus on people first. As a service business, our people are our assets. Engaging our clients and employees is our highest priority. Starting base salary range: $80,000 - $100,000. Salary will be based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, licenses/certifications, industry knowledge, and geographic location. Cresset offers a competitive compensation package including an annual incentive and a benefits package to all full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, voluntary critical and accident insurance, and pre-tax parking and transportation programs. Aligning employee and organizational interests, all employees receive equity in Cresset.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Cresset to ensure equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. It is Cresset’s policy to comply with applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities, including reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities.

*Disclosures related to awards, recognitions, and rankings availablehere.

Cresset refers to Cresset Capital Management, Peakline Parent, LLC, and all of their respective subsidiaries and affiliates. Cresset Asset Management, LLC, also conducting advisory business under the names of Cresset Sports & Entertainment and CH Investment Partners, provides investment advisory, family office, and other services to individuals, families, and institutional clients. Peakline Partners, LLC, provides investment advisory services strictly to investment vehicles investing in private equity, real estate, and other investment opportunities. Cresset Asset Management, LLC, and Peakline Partners, LLC, are SEC registered investment advisors.