Executive Assistant

PDT Partners, a quantitative investment manager, seeks a sharp, fast learner who’s excited to support senior leaders in our research organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who has outstanding administrative skills and a knack for excelling with minimal direction. 

Our ideal hire is someone who can seamlessly handle all the core parts of an admin role (things like managing complex calendars and drafting correspondence), alongside streamlining procedures and collaborating on larger events and projects. For this person, no task is too small or too large. 

Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as are independence, integrity, and discretion. This position reports to a senior member of our EA team.  In this role, you’ll be an integral part of the office management team, and also work with just about everyone here, from our business operations team to our researchers and technologists. 

Why join us?

PDT Partners has a stellar 30+ year track record and a reputation for excellence.  Our goal is to be the best quantitative investment manager in the world - measured by the quality of our products, not their size. PDT’s very high employee-retention rate speaks for itself. Our people are intellectually extraordinary, and our community is close-knit, down-to-earth, and diverse. 

Responsibilities and Requirements: 

• With precision, reliability, and promptness, perform an array of admin + personal work for senior leaders (including scheduling, answering emails and calls, preparing and arranging complex travel, ordering meals, etc). 
• Project management across multiple locations and contexts.
• Contribute to special projects and event planning, from start to finish. 
• Constantly seek ways to improve our administrative and operational efficiency. 
• Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across the firm. 
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.
• Available outside of normal work hours and travel when necessary

Below, you'll find a list of skills and experiences we think are relevant. Even if you don’t think you’re a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply because we are committed to developing our people. 

• 1-5 years of relevant experience preferred. 
• An energetic, friendly, and ambitious team player who knows how to prioritize and follow through. 
• A curious, practical, and creative mind, with exceptionally high attention to detail—the type that enjoys figuring out root causes, then fixing them. 
• A can-do, empathetic spirit matched with poise, especially when the unexpected pops up. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an excellent academic program. 

 The salary range for this role is between $90,000 and $150,000. This range is not inclusive of any potential bonus amounts.  Factors that may impact the agreed upon salary within the range for a particular candidate include years of experience, level of education obtained, skill set, and other external factors.

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