Ea To British, Global Coo - Hedge Fund $170K Base + 30-40% Bonus

The British Connection is the exclusive agency engaged to hire for this very special position.

FIRM OVERVIEW:

Newly launched New York City and London based Hedge Fund. Founded by 2 of the most successful, well-known and highly regarded people in the industry.

Located in a stunning office in the East 50s on Madison Ave, close to all transportation.

The team will grow to 200 over the coming year. Hong Kong office opening 2024.

We wish to build a terrific atmosphere of genuine camaraderie, mutual respect and an upbeat friendly work environment as we rejuvenate and improve the upper echelon of the the current industry. Emphasis on the highest level gentility and poise under pressure.

POSITION:

• Personality fit is of the utmost importance, this is an especially positive and mannerly office
• Executive Assistant/Chief Of Staff to the British Co-Founder who is the acting COO for NY, London and Hong Kong
• Full benefits + 4 WEEKS vacation + 30% bonus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Executive Support:

• Book international travel; expense reports
• Manage calendar, collaborate with London
• Provide concierge-level service and enthusiasm to highly influential people of note
• The Principal has a wonderful PA operating out of the family home so this job is all business

Operations:

• Liaise with IT to test new protocols, applications + technology before deploying to the firm
• Liaise with building management
• Office decor, artwork, layout, furniture selection
• Sourcing desks, equipment,
• Work with FedEx on material printing/binding ahead of meetings

Event planning:

• Assist with Business Development event planning
• Organize firm events, client dinners + philanthropy
• Collaborate with London office

HR:

• Maintain candidate tracker
• Organize expanding office layout and coordinate new hire onboarding + orientation
• Coordinate interview schedules with recruiters and candidates
• Onboarding new PMs and C-Suite

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ATTRIBUTES:

• Active listener - take information, process and action it
• We highly rate applicants who have also had some start-up experience and a creative mindset to help develop new solutions
• Must be a big picture person while still able to consider the smallest detail
• Finesse, poise, mannerly. British sense of humor a plus
• Rely on analytical reasoning to define and solve problems and make decisions effectively
• Able to work collaboratively and bring out the best in people
• Experience as an EA to CFO or COO in Finance would be helpful
• Strong negotiating skills, good listening skills, measured yet responsive
• Sense of humor, humility, earnestness and bright disposition essential
• High achievers who develop careful plans and execute consistently and effectively
• Bachelor's Degree required
• High energy but composed, with a good speaking voice, excellent presentation and confident demeanor
• Superb with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and Word), CRM and social media
• The ideal candidate is always a team player who engages with others to contribute to a great culture
• Candidates must have 10 years of EA/PA/COS experience in NYC, in Financial Services, Investment Banking, Private Equity or Hedge Funds

This is a positive environment. We are looking for a candidate who will further enhance the sense of camaraderie. Integrity and positivity are vital attributes.

Candidates must be local to Manhattan or within a sensible commutable distance for a 7/7.30AM start. Candidates MUST have NYC experience and be legally allowed to work in the US.

Benefits: Generous package including fully paid medical, dental + vision, 401k, 4 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days, 30% performance-related bonus

HOURS: 7.30AM - 5PM (dealing with London)

In office: Some weeks are hybrid 3/2, some 4/1 and some will be 5 days in depending on travel schedule

Salary: $160k-$180k base (depending on experience and aptitude) + 30-40% bonus

PTO: 4 weeks vacation, unlimited sick days

Full medical benefits

401K

Every application will be read in due course. We regret that we can only respond to applications made through LinkedIn. We respectfully ask that you do not additionally email, call or DM.

We know that changing jobs is stressful and we don't wish to add to that. Therefore we regret that we will only have the capability to respond to applicants with the above-mentioned experience and qualifications. Successful candidates will receive an InMail from us requesting a Zoom interview with you. To the rest, we thank you for your interest and wish you great success and happiness in all your endeavors.