Research And Administrative Assistant

Our client, a well-known and established hedge fund in Midtown, NY, is seeking a Research Assistant to join their team! This individual will be assisting the firm's research & investment team in administrative and support functions including scheduling travel, managing the team's calendar, gathering public financial data, and contacting clients to schedule meetings. The candidate must have previous experience working within financial services, a professional and polished personality, and working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience using Bloomberg Terminal is preferred.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing administrative and research support including travel booking and public financial data research & reporting.
• Managing in-office calendar to provide and schedule meetings and providing room availability
• Contacting existing and potential clients to schedule internal and external business meetings.

Requirements:

• At least two years of experience in supporting a research/investment team, ideally for a hedge fund
• Technical capabilities in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg preferred
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills