Return-to-Work: Investment Banking Executive Assistant

Socket.dev; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park is hosting a 16-week Return to Work program in the Investment Banking division. The Executive Assistant will support senior staff with confidential administrative tasks, travel planning and calendar management, while participating in training and mentorship to re-enter the workforce.

The program emphasizes flexibility, professionalism, and cross-functional collaboration, with competitive hourly compensation and broad exposure to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Executive or Administrative Assistant role.
• High school diploma or GED is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in calendar management.
• Adaptable team player.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Strong working experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including table creation, mail merges and basic formatting.
• Knowledge of general office procedures (e.g., filing, correspondence, scheduling, expenses, calendar).
• Effective interpersonal skills and excellent telephone etiquette.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Tact and good judgment in confidential situations and proven experience interacting with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support including research, reports, information requests, and clerical tasks.
• Prepare correspondence, receive visitors, arrange conference calls, travel arrangements, and schedule meetings.
• Adapt procedures to the department's activities and goals while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Multitasking

Calendar management

Adaptable team player

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Telephone etiquette

Oral & written communication

Discretion & judgment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park is hosting a 16-week Return to Work program in the Investment Banking division. The Executive Assistant will support senior staff with confidential administrative tasks, travel planning and calendar management, while participating in training and mentorship to re-enter the workforce.

The program emphasizes flexibility, professionalism, and cross-functional collaboration, with competitive hourly compensation and broad exposure to senior leadership.