Avature
Executive Assistant - Global Government Affairs
Avature, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Location: Washington, DC
Line of Business: Investor Services
Position SummaryThis position will be responsible for providing support to the Global Government Affairs team and, as such, will be responsible for representing them in a professional and congenial manner in person, in telephone conversations, and in written correspondence. Duties may be clerical, administrative, and project-based and include scheduling travel, arranging meetings, handling information requests, preparing reports, and correspondence. The role requires strong professional and communication skills in order to liaise effectively with Executive Assistants across the Carlyle organization and with external parties, travel agents, office services, and information technology, and to safeguard confidential information. This position requires the ability to prioritize multiple tasks for multiple people under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment.
ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities
Extensive calendar coordination: heavy scheduling and planning of internal and external meetings, including preparing necessary materials and organizing other resources (i.e., conference rooms, technology) for meetings; preparation for meeting documents, as needed, and coordinating team meetings and conference calls.
Arrange domestic and international travel itineraries; handle expense claims, ensure adherence to Carlyle travel policies, and track reimbursements.
Field incoming calls and disseminate as appropriately. Calls are generally at the executive level and frequently require discretion and the ability to successfully direct such calls to the appropriate parties.
Assist with communication efforts: manage emails and coordinate communication for executives by reading, responding, and following through.
Facilitate completion of paperwork, including preparing documents for necessary signatures, gathering requirements, etc.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize own and executives’ time and tasks.
QualificationsRequirements
Education & Certificates
Professional Experience
5+ years of experience supporting senior-level management required.
Experience as a scheduler on the Hill is preferred.
Strong organizational/project management skills and detail orientation (attention to detail a must). Proven ability to prioritize/determine importance of requests and schedule accordingly.
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; must have superb spelling, grammar, and punctuation abilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when exposed to situations/information of a sensitive nature.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and across departments.
Ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.
Flexibility and willingness to perform other reasonable duties as requested, including willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to leverage technology to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint essential.
The compensation range for this role is specific to DC and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $95,000.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits, and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.
Company InformationThe Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $435 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 606 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 29 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention, and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions, and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media, and transportation.
At Carlyle, we value diversity as a key driver of performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." Our aim is to cultivate a community where insights are continually exchanged and different perspectives are embraced. We recognize that diverse teams perform better and we are dedicated to leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage at Carlyle.
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Line of Business: Investor Services
Position SummaryThis position will be responsible for providing support to the Global Government Affairs team and, as such, will be responsible for representing them in a professional and congenial manner in person, in telephone conversations, and in written correspondence. Duties may be clerical, administrative, and project-based and include scheduling travel, arranging meetings, handling information requests, preparing reports, and correspondence. The role requires strong professional and communication skills in order to liaise effectively with Executive Assistants across the Carlyle organization and with external parties, travel agents, office services, and information technology, and to safeguard confidential information. This position requires the ability to prioritize multiple tasks for multiple people under pressure in a deadline-oriented environment.
ResponsibilitiesPrimary Responsibilities
Extensive calendar coordination: heavy scheduling and planning of internal and external meetings, including preparing necessary materials and organizing other resources (i.e., conference rooms, technology) for meetings; preparation for meeting documents, as needed, and coordinating team meetings and conference calls.
Arrange domestic and international travel itineraries; handle expense claims, ensure adherence to Carlyle travel policies, and track reimbursements.
Field incoming calls and disseminate as appropriately. Calls are generally at the executive level and frequently require discretion and the ability to successfully direct such calls to the appropriate parties.
Assist with communication efforts: manage emails and coordinate communication for executives by reading, responding, and following through.
Facilitate completion of paperwork, including preparing documents for necessary signatures, gathering requirements, etc.
Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize own and executives’ time and tasks.
QualificationsRequirements
Education & Certificates
Professional Experience
5+ years of experience supporting senior-level management required.
Experience as a scheduler on the Hill is preferred.
Strong organizational/project management skills and detail orientation (attention to detail a must). Proven ability to prioritize/determine importance of requests and schedule accordingly.
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal; must have superb spelling, grammar, and punctuation abilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when exposed to situations/information of a sensitive nature.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and across departments.
Ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities.
Flexibility and willingness to perform other reasonable duties as requested, including willingness and ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to leverage technology to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint essential.
The compensation range for this role is specific to DC and takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to the skill sets required/preferred; prior experience and training; licenses and/or certifications. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $95,000.
In addition to the base salary, the hired professional will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package spanning retirement benefits, health insurance, life insurance and disability, paid time off, paid holidays, family planning benefits, and various wellness programs. Additionally, the hired professional may also be eligible to participate in an annual discretionary incentive program, the award of which will be dependent on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
Due to the high volume of candidates, please be advised that only candidates selected to interview will be contacted by Carlyle.
Company InformationThe Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $435 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 606 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2024. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,200 professionals operating in 29 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention, and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle's purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions, and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments - Global Private Equity, Global Credit, and Investment Solutions - and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media, and transportation.
At Carlyle, we value diversity as a key driver of performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." Our aim is to cultivate a community where insights are continually exchanged and different perspectives are embraced. We recognize that diverse teams perform better and we are dedicated to leveraging diversity as a competitive advantage at Carlyle.
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