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Job Description:
The Administrative Assistant role entails providing support to a team of senior-level professionals within Finance and Procurement. The responsibilities include:
Managing calendar(s), including by scheduling internal and external appointments, confirming meetings, and coordinating with other assistants
Answering calls and acting as a gatekeeper for senior-level professionals
Booking conference rooms for internal and external meetings; meeting and greeting guests, and registering guests in the visitors’ system
Managing detailed corporate expenses including tracking receipts and reimbursements
Coordinating travel arrangements including flights, visas/passports, cars, hotels, and other reservations
Assisting with a variety of bespoke projects, including event planning
Maintaining and organizing files
Coordinating and supporting various business culture initiatives
Acting as back-up support for other senior-level professionals
Qualifications:
Blackstone seeks to hire individuals who work well in a team-driven working group, are highly motivated, intelligent, and have sound judgment and demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
In addition, the successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:
5+ years of administrative assistant experience supporting two or more senior-level professionals
Strong Microsoft Office skills (including PowerPoint and Outlook)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Effectively multi-tasks and prioritizes competing tasks and deadlines
Experience with coordinating travel arrangements; familiarity with Concur is preferred
Works well under pressure
Performs duties with the highest level of confidentiality and professional integrity
Strong communication skills; high EQ
An independent worker with strong follow-through skills
The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.
Expected annual base salary range:
$70,000 - $130,000
Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.
Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact Human Resources at 212-583-5000 (US), +44 (0)20 7451 4000 (EMEA) or +852 3656 8600 (APAC).
Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:
Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;
Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;
Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.
Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.
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