Senior Executive Assistant – 6-Month Strategic Support

D. E. Shaw Group; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 125 000 - 145 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical and prescription drug coverage

401(k) contribution matching

Wellness reimbursement

Family building benefits

Charitable gift match

Resumo da oferta

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking an Executive Assistant – Senior Support for a six-month assignment in New York. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and support key projects across the firm.

We value seven-plus years of relevant experience, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and a background in client services or other customer-facing roles. Strong discretion and independence are required.

Qualificações

• At least seven years of relevant experience is required; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in client services or other customer-focused roles is a meaningful plus.
• Proficiency with Slack, Confluence, SharePoint and Generative AI in workflows; Microsoft Office suite (Outlook) is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Executive assistants at our firm excel at working independently and in a team.

Responsabilidades

• Manage complex schedules, coordinate and execute detail-sensitive meetings, plan intricate travel itineraries, liaise with internal business units and external parties, and offer support for key projects.
• Work closely with the EA team’s leadership and EA managers, learning principal preferences and team dynamics before taking on coverage assignments as they arise.

Conhecimentos

Schedule management

Meeting coordination

Travel planning

Executive support

Attention to detail

Discretion

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Ferramentas

Slack

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft Office (Outlook)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking an Executive Assistant – Senior Support for a six-month assignment in New York. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and support key projects across the firm.

We value seven-plus years of relevant experience, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and a background in client services or other customer-facing roles. Strong discretion and independence are required.