Executive Assistant

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL) is a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market. We advise private and public corporations and debt and equity sponsors on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, financial restructurings, valuations and opinions, real estate, and other strategic matters. BGL has investment banking offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York, and real estate offices in Chicago and Cleveland. The firm is also a founding member of REACH Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, enabling BGL to service clients in 30 countries around the world. On every engagement, our clients receive senior-level attention from experienced bankers who bring a wealth of industry knowledge, transaction expertise, and deep relationships with key players in a broad range of industries. Our success and growth is due to the expertise, passion, and commitment of our team. We value our employees and invest in their development, recognizing that their talent is the foundation of the exceptional service we deliver to BGL clients. Brown Gibbons Lang & Company (BGL), a leading independent investment bank and financial advisory firm focused on the global middle market, is seeking an Executive Assistant to join their growing team. As an Executive Assistant at BGL, you will be entrusted with a high level of confidentiality to provide administrative support to a team of bankers including senior leaders such as Managing Directors and Directors. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and must be able to manage calendars and travel for multiple Executives. Location: This position is located onsite in our Chicago office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
5-7 years of prior administrative support experience
High attention to detail
Ability to keep confidentiality and maintain discretion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional self-motivation and a drive to achieve excellence
Strong Microsoft Office Suite experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Team player

Responsibilities

Sending communications to potential clients on behalf of our Managing Directors/Directors
Set up prospecting meetings with clients
Manage domestic and international travel: airfare, car rental/car service, hotel, restaurant reservations, conference registrations, etc.
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for meetings and strategic planning
Schedule meetings and conference calls
Manage Executive contact lists
Process expenses, keep expense logs and reconcile credit card statements
Ad hoc project-based work