About Eurasia Group:

Eurasia Group is the world’s leading global political risk research and consulting firm. By providing information and insight on how political developments move markets, we help clients anticipate and respond to instability and opportunities everywhere they invest or do business. Our expertise includes developed and developing countries in every region of the world, specific economic sectors, and the business and investment playing fields of the future. With our best-in-class advisory and consulting offerings and GZERO Media, the Eurasia Group umbrella provides the marketplace with a complete political risk solution. Headquartered in New York, we have offices in Washington, London, Sao Paulo, Tokyo, Singapore, San Francisco, and Brasilia, as well as on-the-ground experts and resources in more than a hundred countries. “Politics first” grounds our work: Politics is the lens through which we view the world, and we are committed to analysis that is free of political bias and the influence of private interests. 

Position Overview:

Eurasia Group is seeking an impeccably organized Executive Assistant in the Office of the President to provide office and administrative support for the principal. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing executive scheduling and travel logistics within a team setting while exercising professionalism and discretion. This role is based in Eurasia Group’s New York office.

 Responsibilities:

• Work with the President’s Chief of Staff and Director of Programming to support all aspects of principal’s daily work routine
• Maintain the calendar, including scheduling meetings, appointments, speaking engagements, and travel (may include domestic and international) arrangements. Exercise discretion in committing time and evaluating needs.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of the President and teams across Eurasia Group to coordinate the work of different groups and provide administrative support for meetings as needed
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit corporate expense reports
• Handle printing, mail packages, and run office errands as needed
• Coordinate complex travel arrangements (both domestic and international) and visa procurement as needed.
• Oversee professional correspondence for principal, screening and responding quickly to business-related mail, phone calls and emails and sorting any personal mail for household manager.
• Strong proficiency in data entry and information management across various platforms with attention to detail, consistency in recording and updating information are essential skills.
• Other additional and /or alternative duties as assigned from time to time, including supporting other departments or company executives as needed

Requirements:

• Ability to prioritize projects as needed and exercise considerable judgment and discretion in completing assignments.
• Highly effective communication skills to efficiently work situations toward decisions. Clear written communication and proof of work are key to this role given pace of principal travel.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work effectively in an office setting. Ability to maintain workflow processes while adapting to new, time sensitive issues is critical for this position.
• Familiarity with Concur preferred
• Ability to lift and transport light loads and deliveries
• Flexibility to be on call and sometimes work outside standard workday hours when principal is traveling
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Proximity to mid and lower Manhattan is a plus!

The applicable base salary range for this role is 65,000-75,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

We strive to put politics first for our clients. This requires us to maintain a company culture that puts people first. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, empowering, and globally-minded. We firmly believe that diversity in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural background, religion, disability, and age brings ideas and perspectives to the table that make our analysis stronger for our clients and make our company a better place to work for our people. Our leadership team is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do and how we lead.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.