Executive Assistant

Skills and Attributes
• Ability to manage highly sensitive, confidential information with complete discretion
• Ability to manage a high volume of work, multi-tasking and prioritizing tasks and projects according to what is most time-sensitive
• Excellent written communication and research skills
• Extensive experience managing complex and fluid calendars
• Excellent organizational skills to support the productivity of the whole team (i.e. filing systems, trackers, contacts)
• Critical thinker; excellent judgment; proactive and able to anticipate Executive’s needs
• Team player capable of working with internal and external stakeholders in a way that reflects the Firm’s core values and principles (high integrity, apolitical, non-arrogant, commitment to excellence, treating others with respect) Communication and Information Management
Classification: Limited
• Review incoming mail and/or email, prioritize and summarize content,
and process replies on own initiative or from Executives’ notes and
directives
• Compose, draft, proof, edit, and finalize correspondence including email
and other documents
Planning
• Handle planning logistics for domestic and international trips; provide
detailed itineraries, agendas, directions, and backup materials; prepare
expense reports in timely manner ensuring accuracy and submit in
accordance with Firm policy
• Manage and Monitor Executives’ calendars and anticipate where
problems might arise regarding calendar, meeting preparation, needs
of executives involved, requests for meetings and telephone calls;
communicate potential and/or confirmed changes to involved parties
immediately
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and Executive events, inform
attendees of dates and time, reserve meeting space, ensure the
appropriate equipment/materials are available, coordinate hospitality
services as needed
Liaison and Teamwork
• Liaise with portfolio organizations, investors, guests, and all KKR
personnel in professional and courteous manner adhering to KKR’s
culture and values statements
• Act in discreet and professional manner with others; sensitivity to the
confidential nature of the Firm’s business and consistently uphold such
confidences, using this information only in the course of performing
your job for KKR
• Act as a team player, including taking on additional tasks to support
colleagues and the Firm and offering to help before being asked
Classification: Limited
IDEAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
• Eight plus years’ experience as an Executive Assistant; college degree
• Financial industry knowledge highly desirable
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; able to quickly and accurately produce/edit Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations
• Research savvy with extensive experience using online resources
• Excellent diplomatic skills; skilled at developing and maintaining personal, social, and business relationships representing KKR in professional manner
• Highly developed planning and organizational skills; able to anticipate change, adjust responses accordingly, and initiate steps to maximize resources toward a common objective
• Superior time management skills; critical thinker with strong attention to detail This is the expected range of daily salary rate for this position. Actual daily salary rate may vary based on several factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Hourly Rate $65,000 - $120,000 USD