Administrative Assistant

Position Description:

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With US$758 billion in assets under management as of 31 December 2012, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and fund sponsors in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. We welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

This position is an Administrative position to support the Sponsored Products team in London. The role is ideal for a candidate who is a detail-oriented administrative professional with a positive attitude who enjoys multi-tasking in a busy team environment. A strong interest in the investment industry is a plus.

Specific responsibilities would include;
•Creation and running of reports using various different systems
•Preparing and updating marketing materials as needed
•Coordination of internal and external meetings, committees, and presentations
•Obtaining information using the Internet and various market data applications
•Preparing documents and presentation materials in Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
•Coordinate post-meeting materials including invite replay, website posting
•Diligent telephone coverage of telephone lines
•Diary management
•Coordinating travel logistics including obtaining visas as required
•Preparing expense claims
•Handling daily mail, file systems, and expense reporting
•Participating in special projects as required

Confidentiality, integrity, pro-activity and discretion are required for this position as is experience in a financial services organisation. The candidate should enjoy working with many different areas of our organization and possess:

•Prior support experience
•Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
•Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization abilities
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus high level of reliability, professionalism and discretion
•Ability to work independently and as part of a team
•Strong service orientation, solid judgment, professionalism and proactive problem-solving skills
•Detail oriented and a general comfort in a data-rich environment
•Ability to work under deadlines and to accommodate last-minutes changes
•Interest in Investment Management

An undergraduate degree is preferred

Please note that we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

March 29, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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