Who are we? Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. Howden Capital Markets & Advisory ("HCMA") is one of the premier insurance-focused investment banking groups in the industry. Our team covers a broad range of insurance carrier and insurance services companies and offers expertise in M&A, capital raising, general strategic advice and Insurance-Linked Securities. Primary Responsibilities: In this role, you will be responsible to provide administrative support primarily for our Senior ILS team members. The role will include, but not limited to: Compiling and submitting expense reports for HTCMA team members Heavy calendar management primarily for client meeting scheduling Ordering meals for client related meetings Coordinate heavy travel arrangements for multiple team members - domestic and international Ground transportation arrangements Assist with offsite and onsite meetings and other special events that may include logistic organization, catering needs, and material preparation General administrative tasks including, filing, scanning, printing, and mailing documents Coordinating with HCMA Executive Assistant on various projects or tasks Requirements: Candidates must be professional, polite, and attentive. They should always be prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly. Administrative Assistants must be comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite, general office tasks, and excel at both verbal and written communication. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who has a genuine desire to meet the needs of others. Prior experience at investment banking is preferred. The best candidates will also possess the following skills and abilities: Bachelors degree Open to a new graduate or up to 3 years of experience of supporting a director level or higher Proficiency within Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint Extreme attention to detail Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others Punctual, prompt and timely Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to multi-task with competing priorities This is a non-exempt role and the anticipated compensation range for this role is $30-$40 per hour which is the equivalent of an annual base salary range of $62,000-$83,000. The base salary range is based on level and does not include other types of compensation such as discretionary bonus or benefits. What do we offer in return? A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us: Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond Reasonable adjustments We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*. If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more. Permanent
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Howden Group Holdings | Administrative Assistant - Investment Banking