Administrative Assistant Job at AQR Capital Management in Greenwich

Overview

Administrative Assistant role at AQR Capital Management. AQR is a global investment management firm focused on practical insights, collaboration, and high standards of professionalism.

What You’ll Do

• Anticipate and oversee all aspects of the executives’ schedule and day-to-day requests. Manage complex calendars and meeting scheduling, incoming phone and email inquiries, booking travel arrangements, facilitating onsite events and visitors, ad hoc projects, and additional administrative tasks.
• Develop strong working relationships and exhibit superior communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments and administrative team members.
• Use of excellent judgement with internal and external clients and ability to re-prioritize schedules accordingly.
• Manage expense reimbursements, invoicing and department budgeting related items.
• Demonstrate utmost discretion in dealing with sensitive firm and personal information.
• Coordinate and contribute to department projects and special assignments.
• Manage workload with a sense of urgency, continually keeping an eye on multiple moving pieces and proactively anticipating needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of administrative experience supporting seasoned executives in a professional services environment.
• Highly organized and extremely detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to develop and manage processes while working efficiently on a variety of tasks.
• Ability to proactively anticipate needs and solve problems logically and critically.
• Positive disposition and attitude at all times, especially under pressure. Polished with professional interfacing skills.
• Collaborative team player willing to do whatever is required to get the job done.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism and customer service presence.
• Creative, flexible to adapt to changing needs and multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Who You Are

• Enjoys working independently as well as within a team
• Navigates fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
• Committed to excellent client service with attention to quality
• Curious and innovative mindset, challenging the status quo
• Excited to collaborate with colleagues across teams
• Resourceful and well-organized with the ability to multi-task
• Goal-oriented with a sense of personal growth and accountability
• Strong integrity aligned with AQR’s values

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is expected to be $60,000 to $70,000. This range is a good faith estimate at the time of posting; actual pay may vary based on skills, experience, location, and business needs. The role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other eligible benefits.

Equal Opportunity

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY