Private Wealth - Administrative Assistant

Blackstone • New York, NY

49d • $70,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. The Administrative Assistant role entails providing support to the Americas Chief Operating Officer, in addition to senior leaders within Private Wealth.

Requirements

• 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 professional experience, preferably administrative assistant experience supporting senior professionals
• Extensive familiarity with Microsoft suite
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Effectively multitasks and prioritizes competing tasks and deadlines
• Experience with coordinating travel arrangements; familiarity with Concur is preferred
• Works effectively 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with coordinating travel arrangements; familiarity with Concur is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Assist with a variety of bespoke projects, including event planning, strategic operations, and process improvement initiatives
• Maintaining and organizing files
• Coordinating and supporting various business-culture initiatives
• Acting as back-up support for other senior professionals

Benefits

• comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits
• paid time off
• life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• discretionary bonuses
• Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees