Associate, Office Operations & Executive Support
About The Position
We are MERU. A values-driven, impact-oriented team dedicated to fixing companies. We provide advisory services and data analytics support to middle-market companies ($50M - $2B in annual sales), and our clients include private equity firms, credit funds, investment banks, and law firms. We bring deep turnaround experience, a group of veteran operators, and an incentive-aligned approach to any situation. MERU was founded by professionals from Alvarez & Marsal and McKinsey and has seen rapid growth in the eight-plus years since its founding.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of experience in office management, operations coordination, or EA support
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with scheduling and expense systems a plus
- Professional demeanor, proactive problem-solving skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the New York office, ensuring a professional, productive, and welcoming environment
- Manage inventory and place weekly or monthly orders for office and kitchen supplies, including coffee and snacks
- Receive deliveries, vendor relationships, and building coordination, serving as the primary liaison for maintenance, repairs, and service requests through BuildingEngines
- Coordinate building access and ID badges for new hires and employees while ensuring compliance with firm and building security protocols
- Partner with IT (Ripple) to ensure office equipment, printers, AV systems, and Wi-Fi are functioning properly and support new hire equipment setup
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and functionality across all shared spaces, meeting rooms, and common areas
- Track and reconcile office-related expenses in partnership with Finance
- Provide comprehensive scheduling, calendar, and logistics support to partners and senior leaders, including meeting coordination, agendas, and follow-up actions
- Assist with travel planning, expense processing, and ad hoc administrative requests
- Partner with the onboarding team to ensure new hires have a smooth first few days, coordinating logistics and creating a warm, organized welcome experience
- Partner with the Relationship Cultivation team to plan and execute firmwide and local events that strengthen culture, relationships, and engagement
- Plan and execute internal and client-facing functions that reflect the firm's culture and professionalism
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employees across all levels to foster a collaborative and inclusive office environment
- Maintain accurate records and documentation for office and administrative processes
- Provide ad hoc operational and administrative support across departments as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
