About this 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
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Provide administrative support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and conference room booking, to multiple teams.
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Strategically partner with teams to alleviate workload and create efficiencies.
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Create, process, and track expense reports.
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Organize domestic and international travel arrangements.
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Assist with campus recruiting coordination, including travel arrangements, catering, swag, and other logistics.
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Help plan both individual team and larger Cubist-wide events.
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Provide coverage for other administrative team members as needed.
Desirable Candidates
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Bachelor’s degree required.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word required.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders.
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Ability to anticipate problems and effectively follow up.
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Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments.
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Ability to exercise sound judgment in assessing and determining how to handle queries, calls and issues.
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A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with strong attention to detail and a focus on operational excellence
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Commitment to the highest ethical standards