About the Role
The Global ARC Administrative Assistant provides highquality administrative and operational support to Investment Banking professionals helping ensure efficient daytoday operations across a global platform. This role partners closely with Bankers Executive Assistants and ARC team members to deliver proactive coordination accurate execution and seamless support in a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment.
The Impact Youll Make
Support a large group of junior Investment Bankers by delivering seamless daytoday administrative assistance
Manage complex multitimezone calendars including scheduling meetings and calls
Build and maintain strong client relationships through professional responsive support
Arrange domestic and international travel and prepare related itineraries
Prepare and process expense reports using Concur
Enter update and maintain data in Salesforce and other internal systems
Act on behalf of bankers to submit track and monitor IT support tickets
Coordinate internal and external meetings and events by partnering with Executive Assistants hospitality and conference services teams
Provide coverage for ARC and Executive Assistants during absences or peak workload periods
Accept log and manage incoming job tickets as part of a rotational intake schedule
Stay current on compliance travel and expense policies across global locations
Support projectbased administrative work during periods of high demand
Maintain a high level of accuracy organization and performance while managing competing priorities
Participate in virtual ARC and Administrative AllHands meetings to foster engagement and collaboration
Provide adhoc and general administrative support as needed including document preparation and department administration
What Youll Bring to Baird
Previous secretarial or administrative experience preferably in investment banking or a fastpaced deadlinedriven environment
Strong organizational timemanagement and prioritization skills
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing a high volume of requests
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A collaborative mindset with adaptability critical thinking and problemsolving abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
Experience with travel and expense systems (Concur preferred)
Experience using CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred)
Familiarity with ticketing systems (Engage preferred) and AI scheduling tools (preferred)
A strong commitment to compliance professionalism and client service
This position requires the job holder to comply with the Groups compliance policies and procedures.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Baird is an employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm. Leveraging our deep expertise and broad skills, we're dedicated to providing the best advice and service to our individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients.