Administrative Assistant

About AQR Capital Management

AQR is a global investment management firm built at the intersection of financial theory and practical application. We strive to deliver superior, long-term results for our clients by looking past market noise to identify and isolate what matters most, and by developing ideas that stand up to rigorous testing. Our focus on practical insights and analysis has made us leaders in alternative and traditional strategies since 1998.

At AQR, our employees share a common spirit of academic excellence, intellectual honesty and an unwavering commitment to seeking the truth. We're determined to know what makes financial markets tick - and we'll ask every question and challenge every assumption. We recognize and respect the power of collaboration, and we believe transparency and openness to new ideas leads to innovation.

The Team:

AQR Capital Management is seeking a proactive and energetic Administrative Assistant, with at least 3 years of relevant experience. This professional will manage all administrative business details for multiple senior executives including heavy calendar management, calls, travel, events and budgeting as well as providing general support to the broader department. The ideal candidate must have exceptional organizational skills with the ability to efficiently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and simultaneously demonstrate excellent judgement, professionalism and customer service.

Your Role:

• Anticipate and oversee all aspects of the executives' schedule and day-to- day requests. Manage complex calendars and meeting scheduling, incoming phone and email inquiries, booking travel arrangements, facilitating onsite events and visitors, ad hoc projects, and additional administrative tasks.
• Develop strong working relationships and exhibit superior communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments and administrative team members.
• Use of excellent judgement with internal and external clients and ability to re-prioritize schedules accordingly.
• Manage expense reimbursements, invoicing and department budgeting related items.
• Demonstrate utmost discretion in dealing with sensitive firm and personal information.
• Coordinate and contribute to department projects and special assignments.
• Manage workload with a sense of urgency, continually keeping an eye on multiple moving pieces and proactively anticipating needs.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of administrative experience supporting seasoned executives in a professional services environment.
• Must be highly- organized and extremely detail- oriented with a passion for accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent ability to develop and manage process while working efficiently on a variety of tasks.
• Ability to proactively anticipate needs and solve problems logically and critically.
• Positive disposition and attitude at all times, especially under pressure. Must be polished and able to professionally interface with a variety of stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player willing to do whatever is required to get the job done.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism and customer service presence.
• Passionate, creative and flexible to adapt to changing needs and multiple priorities in a fast paced, high demand environment.

Who You Are:

• Enjoys working independently as well as within a team
• Ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs change
• Committed to excellent client service: producing materials and interacting with stakeholders with a focus on adherence to our standards of high-quality output and attention to detail
• Challenge the status quo: approach both existing and new responsibilities with curiosity and an innovation mind-set
• Excited to collaborate with colleagues across various teams, levels, and departments
• Resourceful and well-organized with the ability to multi-task and work within tight timeframes
• Goal-oriented, demonstrate a sense of personal growth and accountability
• Strong sense of integrity, consistent with AQR's values and core principles

The salary range for this role is expected to be $60,000 to $70,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is accurate for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, depending upon factors such as skills, experience, location, or other business and organizational needs. This wage range may also be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

AQR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/VET/DISABILITY