What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Equity Research position at Jefferies?
Job Description
Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.
Summary:
Jefferies LLC is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Equity Research department in New York. The ideal candidate should be a team player, must exhibit strong attention to detail, communication skills, be adaptable to change, possess an ability to multi-task, and be efficient in a fast-paced, often demanding work environment. Essential aspects to success in this role are accuracy, follow-through, proactivity, and the ability to work with many different personalities while under pressure.
Responsibilities include:
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full time employees, paid parental leave.
Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent, global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for 60 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. We offer deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, asset and wealth management in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.
Summary:
Jefferies LLC is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Equity Research department in New York. The ideal candidate should be a team player, must exhibit strong attention to detail, communication skills, be adaptable to change, possess an ability to multi-task, and be efficient in a fast-paced, often demanding work environment. Essential aspects to success in this role are accuracy, follow-through, proactivity, and the ability to work with many different personalities while under pressure.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide high-level administrative support to senior management while supporting Analysts and their teams
- Scheduling calls, meetings and accurate calendaring
- Coordinating often complex travel arrangements according to Jefferies policies using SAP/Concur, including acquiring appropriate visas and approvals
- Assuring timely delivery of presentations ahead of meetings and marketing trips
- Creating and submitting Travel & Expense reports using Concur
- Support with event planning, booking, scheduling, and registering of guests
- Maintaining Analysts’ contact and distribution lists
- Providing general office support, including juggling multiple phone lines, file maintenance, copying, binding and shipping of presentations, filling in for other Assistants as needed, and other tasks as assigned
- 5 to 7 years of administrative experience supporting senior-level executives in a fast-paced, professional environment
- Experience supporting teams within equity research, investment banking or similar financial institutions preferred
- Candidates must be available to work onsite 5 days per week
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Outlook is essential
- SAP/Concur experience required
- Excel and PowerPoint experience preferred
- Strong communication and organization skills and ability to maintain confidentiality, given the sensitive nature of our business
- Administrative experience supporting multiple teams
- Ability to multi-task and anticipate team needs
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
About Us
Jefferies is a leading global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research, and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies, and governments.
At Jefferies, we are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live. As a result, we are able to pool our collective insights and intelligence to provide fresh and innovative thinking for our clients.
Jefferies is committed to creating and sustaining a workforce that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.
The salary offered will take into consideration an individual’s experience level and qualifications. In addition to salary, Jefferies Financial Group is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time employees or part-time employees, who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours or more per week, including an annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus, competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Jefferies also offers paid time off packages that include planned time off (e.g., vacation), unplanned time off (e.g., sick leave), and paid holidays, and for full time employees, paid parental leave.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000
