About the role
JOB DESCRIPTION: Administrative Assistant, Cubist Systematic Strategies (New York)
About Cubist
Cubist Systematic Strategies is one of the world’s premier investment firms. The firm deploys systematic, computer-driven trading strategies across multiple liquid asset classes, including equities, futures, and foreign exchange. The core of our effort is rigorous research into a wide range of market anomalies, fueled by our unparalleled access to a wide range of publicly available data sources.
Role and Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and conference room booking, to multiple teams. * Strategically partner with teams to alleviate workload and create efficiencies. * Create, process, and track expense reports. * Organize domestic and international travel arrangements. * Assist with campus recruiting coordination, including travel arrangements, catering, swag, and other logistics. * Help plan both individual team and larger Cubist-wide events. * Provide coverage for other administrative team members as needed.
Desirable Candidates
* Bachelor’s degree required. * Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word required. * Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders. * Ability to anticipate problems and effectively follow up. * Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments. * Ability to exercise sound judgment in assessing and determining how to handle queries, calls and issues. * A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with strong attention to detail and a focus on operational excellence * Commitment to the highest ethical standards