Executive Assistant

SG Cap Trading; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Generous PTO

Education reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

SG Cap Trading is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and personal support to the CEO. The role covers scheduling, travel, communications, and special projects in a remote/hybrid Chicago environment.

The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, proactive, and discreet, capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision while maintaining confidentiality. This full-time exempt position offers a solid benefits package and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Understanding of accounting principles and business operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets, Docs, Excel and standard office software.
• Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a small, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting, financial reports, expenses and financial recordkeeping.
• Assist with daily business operations.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and events; resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Coordinate multiple ongoing priorities, coordinate follow ups.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Executive Assistant (Full-time, Exempt, Remote/Hybrid in Chicago, IL)

SG is a boutique technology company founded in 2004. We use technology and big data to solve real world financial puzzles. Our competitive advantage is a true meritocracy minimizing politics and rewarding results. The foundation of our culture is continuous improvement.

This role provides high-level administrative and personal support to the CEO, managing business operations, scheduling, travel, communications, special projects, and personal matters. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, resourceful, proactive, and capable of anticipating needs while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality. Success in this role requires the ability to thrive in a remote, highly autonomous environment. The position involves extended periods of focused, computer-based work with limited day-to-day collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounting, financial reports, expenses and financial recordkeeping.
• Assist with daily business operations.
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and events; resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Coordinate multiple ongoing priorities, coordinate follow ups.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Understanding of accounting principles and business operations.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency with google sheets, docs, Excel and standard office software.
• Reliable, adaptable, and comfortable working in a small, evolving environment.

What we offer

• Work-Life Balance - no excessive overtime.
• Competitive market-based pay with results based rewards.
• Solid benefit package including 401(k), medical, dental, vision.
• Generous time off including holidays, sick time and vacation.
• Education Reimbursement.
• Freedom to solve technical challenges.
• Fully stocked break room, weekly lunches, volunteer opportunities, and more!