Executive Assistant, GIP

About this role

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to a GIP founding partner.

Role Description:

• The person would handle primarily professional GIP activities (this person would gatekeep the partner's primary calendar, so would be expected to work with his personal EA to coordinate effectively on where he needs to be when for any family office needs.)  
• Needs to be available / attentive as things come up. There will be heavy international travel coordination as the partner travels frequently, and this person will need to be available during those hours to help triage needs.
• This role deals with investors and high profile individuals so a polished presence and capability to build relationships is important.
• Someone who can be a partner to the founding partner (skilled project / relationship manager) – This role has an opportunity to grow into a chief of staff role overtime – someone who can/ has desire to do PowerPoints and make a commitment to a long term partnership would be ideal
• There is no travel required

Requirements:

• 10+ years experience in a fast paced, high energy corporate office or family office environment, supporting a senior individual
• Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Extensive experience handling private domestic and international travel, meeting planning, scheduling and logistics operates exceptionally well under pressure
• Shows utmost judgement, discretion and understanding of confidentiality
• Can effortlessly keep multiple priorities in flight independently
• Can adapt and work well with a range of workstyles and personality types including high energy and demanding profiles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills – succinct, edited and clear
• Creative problem solver and ability to influence/facilitate results
• High degree of ownership and accountability ; maintains a positive attitude– eye for detail and accuracy
• Collaborative approach – skilled at building relationships and an ability to work across a variety of workstyles, roles and levels
• Ability to take feedback well and willing to learn
• Can be flexible/attentive to emails after normal business hours and on the weekends. 

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$90,000.00 - USD$160,000.00 which is the equivalent of USD$43.27 - USD$76.92 per hour. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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