What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Assistant position at Hilltop Securities Inc.?
HilltopSecurities is looking to hire an Executive Assistant. This position provides both administrative and operational support to the entire Fixed Income department which includes both corporate and branch locations.
Responsibilities
At HilltopSecurities, we believe in building noble and collaborative relationships that enrich the financial future of individuals, businesses and communities. With an extensive portfolio of products, we deliver a broad range of investment banking and related financial services that help our clients achieve their definition of success. As a subsidiary of HilltopHoldings, which also encompasses PlainsCapital Bank, and PrimeLending, we have the financial strength and stability that has withstood the test of time. Our nationwide presence in 400 locations across 44 states provides our associates with extensive opportunities to grow their careers in a diverse organization that truly values relationship capital above all else.
About The Team
HilltopSecurities’ Fixed Income department has over 2,000 Tier I institutional and middle market clients in all 50 states. We focus on three classes of fixed income investments—municipal, taxable, and securitized products. We are able to access a wide range of investment products for our clients, such as GSE agencies, commercial paper, CDs, CMOs, municipals, and corporate and mortgage-backed municipal securities. Our total balance sheet for all products reaches $1 billion, thanks to our more than 100 sales and trading professionals across the county, each of whom provide keen financial guidance. Our department participates in syndication and primary issuance, as well as three types of sales and trading—fixed income, securitized products, and investment grade and high yield. Our capabilities also include supporting the primary issuance of negotiated and competitive securities, HFA pooled securities, and state HFA CMOs.
Responsibilities
- Administrative support including calendar maintenance, expense reports, travel reservations, office meetings and conference calls.
- Maintain department records travel expense reports, budgeting, and other related and special projects as assigned.
- Coordinate department/individual moves, department meetings, catering and other department functions.
- Assist FICM Management Team with special projects and monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports.
- Identify needs and initiate administrative projects.
- Act as the liaison with IT and Facilities.
- Assist with new-hires/terms, registering new offices, computer equipment, training on travel vendor website (Concur) and processes
- Act as point of contact for Business Continuity Plan (BCP) coordination.
- Maintain ongoing relationships with vendors.
- Billing.
- Contract management.
- Invoice tracking.
- Inter-departmental communication.
- Resolving issues and solving problems for the department.
- Effectively work with the HilltopSecurities internal and external team members as needed.
- Identify needs and initiate administrative projects. Work is varied and can be project oriented.
- Additional duties as assigned.
- 3-5 years of experience as an Executive Assistant required; or any similar combination of education and experience; bachelor’s degree and financial services experience desired.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Must be flexible for overtime sometimes with short notice.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion and analytical skills are critical.
- Candidate must be detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and consistently reprioritize as necessary and appropriate.
- Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Professional self-starter with strong client service and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others and be very comfortable dealing with demanding customer/clientele. Must be committed to excellence.
At HilltopSecurities, we believe in building noble and collaborative relationships that enrich the financial future of individuals, businesses and communities. With an extensive portfolio of products, we deliver a broad range of investment banking and related financial services that help our clients achieve their definition of success. As a subsidiary of HilltopHoldings, which also encompasses PlainsCapital Bank, and PrimeLending, we have the financial strength and stability that has withstood the test of time. Our nationwide presence in 400 locations across 44 states provides our associates with extensive opportunities to grow their careers in a diverse organization that truly values relationship capital above all else.
About The Team
HilltopSecurities’ Fixed Income department has over 2,000 Tier I institutional and middle market clients in all 50 states. We focus on three classes of fixed income investments—municipal, taxable, and securitized products. We are able to access a wide range of investment products for our clients, such as GSE agencies, commercial paper, CDs, CMOs, municipals, and corporate and mortgage-backed municipal securities. Our total balance sheet for all products reaches $1 billion, thanks to our more than 100 sales and trading professionals across the county, each of whom provide keen financial guidance. Our department participates in syndication and primary issuance, as well as three types of sales and trading—fixed income, securitized products, and investment grade and high yield. Our capabilities also include supporting the primary issuance of negotiated and competitive securities, HFA pooled securities, and state HFA CMOs.