Executive Assistant

Ariel Investments is a premier, boutique, asset management firm. Our primary goal is to drive exceptional investment returns by bringing diverse perspectives together. The only way to beat a benchmark is to not look like one. As value investors, our thinking is deliberate and unconventional. We offer an independent, patient investing approach and aim to deliver excellence in any environment. We uphold our fiduciary responsibility to every shareholder, no matter how big or small.

At Ariel, we strongly believe that teamwork yields results—which is why we have Co-CEOs. John Rogers and Mellody Hobson share a desire to cultivate leaders who are curious, focused and disciplined. We are nimble and efficient. Our drive is fanatical and intentional. Everyone plays their position, and each contribution is critical to our firm’s success. We seek subject matter experts who are unapologetically themselves. We encourage our employees to reach their full potential and we give them the runway to do so.

After four decades of active investing, we remain committed to our clients, our teammates and our community. We strive to be best-in-class investors and pioneer a path for those who entrust us with their financial future.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to join our Global and Emerging Markets Equities team at Ariel Investments based in our midtown Manhattan location. You will have a pivotal role in delivering essential administrative support to the Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Managers. We are seeking an energetic, hands-on, and versatile teammate – someone who thrives in tackling many things at one time. The role is on-site in our NYC office 4-5 days a week and may include some domestic travel.

Responsibilities:

• Calendar Management: schedule and organize meetings / appointments and events for the executive(s)
• Communication: act as a liaison between executives(s) and internal / external parties, includes handling calls, emails and responding to inquiries
• Travel Arrangements: coordinate and book travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and transportation
• Documentation: prepare and maintain documents, reports and presentations on behalf of the executive(s)
• Office Management: oversee office operations, manage supplies, maintain the pantry, and ensure the executive(s) workplace is organized
• Information Handling: Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Meeting Support: Attend meetings, take minutes, and follow up on action items
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• 8+ years as an executive assistant to senior leader, C-suite executive
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technology proficient – Microsoft suite and Zoom
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good interpersonal skills and the collaborative working style
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to anticipate needs
  
  
  

Base Salary:

$80,000 - $100,000 (dependent on skills, experience, and competencies)

Compliance:

Ariel employees, including the incumbent(s) in this position, are required to: (1) read and strictly adhere to all compliance policies and procedures of the various Ariel entities, as applicable; and (2) work together with their colleagues, including the CCO, to resolve compliance issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Diversity:

Ariel celebrates diversity and practices inclusion as a way to get work done – it’s in our DNA. As an equal opportunity employer, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, parental status (including pregnancy), disability, perceived disability, veteran status, status of military discharge, or any other basis under federal, state, or local law. Ariel prohibits discrimination against an applicant or employee because of their actual or perceived protected characteristic(s), and is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse group of talented applicants, and to providing employees with a workplace free from discrimination and/or harassment.

Equal employment opportunity takes place in all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, and termination. The firm seeks to uphold an inclusive culture where diversity is recognized and valued. As such, Ariel provides employees a robust benefits package that includes:

• Coverage for same-sex partner (domestic or spouse)
• Coverage for children (natural born, step, adopted or foster)
• Fully paid medical insurance that covers fertility treatments, gender affirmation
• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account
• Maternity leave at 100% pay (12 weeks)
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks depending on tenure)
  
  
  

Lastly, all employees have access to Ariel-sponsored educational, training, and recreational activities.