Junior Executive Assistant - Co - President

Position Summary

Guggenheim Investments is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to join the office of the Co-Presidents. Reporting to the Senior Administrative Manager (SAM), this person will join a collaborative and fast paced team responsible for day to day office and administrative support. In addition to strong organizational skills, the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to multi-task and prioritize. 

Essential Job Functions

The successful candidate will have experience with all aspects of administrative support and be comfortable interacting with senior staff, as well as external clients, in an ever-changing environment. The position is located in our Darien, CT office and may require occasional travel to our New York City office

Preferred Qualifications

• Provide administrative support to office of the co-presidents• At the direction of the senior administrative manager (SAM), manage the co-president calendar. • Collate and present meeting requests accurately to the SAM for approval, including escalating urgent requests• Ensure necessary participations have been invited and accepted• Set up zoom calls as needed• Answer telephones and respond to email messages, giving appropriate information to callers or route call to designated official• Working with other staff members in the office of the co- president(s) to arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas• Scheduling domestic and international business travel with the ability to anticipate problems; coordinate hotels/meetings/meals• Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matter expeditiously, proactively, and follow-through on items to successful completion, often with deadline pressures• Maintain the highest levels of confidentiality• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Basic Qualifications

• 3 years experience in an administrative support function in a similar environment• Confidence and excellent communication skills required to interact well with clients and senior management• Ability to work within a team to resolve issues with minimal disruption to office operations• Ability to be successful in a stressful, deadline driven environment while maintaining a strict attention to detail and prioritizing issues appropriately• Ability to travel as needed and to be on call during off hours, including nights/weekends• Reliability and dedication; a hands-on professional with a can-do attitude and willingness to perform a multitude of responsibilities as needed

Salary Details

Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience.

About Us

Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: #GuggenheimInvestments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.

Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs.

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