Overview
DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.
Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.
We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. the DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.
Position
We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive executive support services with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion and judgment to a member of our senior leadership team.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day Executive administration support including calendar management, travel arrangements, expense management and approvals, drafting communications, preparing presentations, etc.
- Ensure that the Executive has all necessary information for meetings by compiling and proactively following up with meeting contacts, coordinating agenda items and synthesizing documentation.
- Anticipate issues and initiate appropriate action to ensure the most effective use of the Executive's time.
- Provide leadership team support as needed, including an understanding of organizational goals and priorities.
- Record detailed and accurate meeting minutes with timely distribution to stakeholders and follow up of action items to ensure execution of commitments.
- Event planning of department-wide and smaller events including collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, logistics, venue and menu selections, and occasional on-site support.
Qualifications
- Expertise in Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint required.
- Previous experience leveraging travel and expense systems, SAP Concur preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with a high comfort level in dealing with senior management, directors and individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas orally and in writing. Strong writing and editing skills.
- Exceptionally strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing priorities
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, be proactive and initiate action confidently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to manage work and projects with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- High level of professionalism, good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential situations.
- Analytical, research, problem solving, decision-making and conflict resolution skills.
- Comfortable working in technology and proactive in finding ways to improve efficiency with available tools and resources.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $120,000 depending on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and relevant skill set. The position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, DRW offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance, 401k (with discretionary employer match), short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
Privacy and Compliance
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EEO and Voluntary Self-Identification
DRW is an equal employment opportunity employer. Completion of voluntary self-identification and disability information is encouraged for government reporting purposes and will be kept confidential. This information is not used to determine eligibility for employment. For more details, see the DRW Equal Employment Opportunity policy.