Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Kraken$65,000 - $101,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Administrative Assistant - Corporate Affairs at Blackstone
New York, New York, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Asset Management, Private EquityIndustries
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Team player – enthusiastic and personable
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize completing tasks and meeting deadlines
- Perform duties with the highest level of confidentiality and integrity
- Experience with coordinating travel arrangements
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (including PowerPoint, emphasis on Outlook and Excel)
- Familiarity with Concur is preferred
Responsibilities
- Managing calendars including scheduling appointments, confirming meetings, coordinating with other assistants
- Answering calls and act as gatekeeper
- Acting as back-up support for other senior members of the team
- Booking conference rooms for internal and external meetings; meeting and greeting guests, and registering them in the visitor’s system
- Completion of detailed expense and out of pocket reports including tracking receipts and project codes
- Entering and maintaining contacts in Outlook
- Coordinating travel arrangements including flights, visas, cars, hotels, and other reservations
- Creating and/or proofing briefing memos for media engagement
- Maintaining and organizing files
- Working on various ad-hoc projects
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the expected salary range for this Administrative Assistant position?
The expected annual base salary range is $70,000 - $130,000, determined by factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and job location.
Is this Administrative Assistant role remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Administrative Assistant role?
Required skills include strong communication, high organization with attention to detail, Microsoft Office proficiency (especially Outlook and Excel), experience coordinating travel arrangements, and familiarity with Concur preferred.
What is the company culture like at Blackstone for this role?
Blackstone seeks team-driven individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent, with sound judgment, and demonstrated excellence; the role supports a collaborative Global Corporate Affairs group handling communications.
What makes a strong candidate for this Administrative Assistant position?
Strong candidates are team players who are enthusiastic, personable, able to multitask and prioritize under deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and have prior excellence in similar roles.
Blackstone
Global alternative asset management firm
About Blackstone
Blackstone is a leader in alternative asset management, focusing on private equity, real estate, and credit investments. The firm manages over $1.1 trillion in assets and partners with financial advisors to provide access to private markets, aiming to create strong businesses that deliver lasting value. Its main products, BREIT and BCRED, cater to income-focused investors, while the On-Demand Continuing Education Program helps educate investors on private market topics. Blackstone's goal is to identify economic trends and invest in industry-leading businesses to generate strong returns.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1985Year Founded
$18,081.8MTotal Funding
UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Financial Services, Real Estate, EducationIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees