Executive Assistant. Credit & Markets- Paris Paris
Job description
COMPANY OVERVIEW KKR & Co. Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets and insurance solutions. With offices in over 20 cities across 16 countries and 4 continents, KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products under the management of The Global Atlantic Financial Group. As a firm we manage investments across multiple asset classes and as individuals we are encouraged to think creatively to solve problems, explore opportunities, take on new responsibilities and challenges, put our clients first and contribute to our communities. We often measure success over years, not quarters. We value integrity in all that we do, whether it’s presenting numbers accurately or being open and honest with a portfolio company executive. People want to do business with those they like and trust. It’s a mantra instilled in all of us from the top down. At KKR, we believe that diverse teams increase performance and produce better results. Teams consisting of employees with varied backgrounds and perspectives will help strengthen our Firm and our investment decisions. Therefore, in an effort to enhance the diversity of our organization, we are particularly focused on recruiting talent that will bring different experiences, capabilities, skills and viewpoints to our organization. THE POSITION An Executive Assistant support role with full secretarial responsibilities and duties. Using advanced Word package & IT skills, strong numerical and organizational skills. The role is to support 5-6 Executives at the Managing Director to Analyst level, adding value to the KKR Paris Team and to provide a consistently professional standard of business-focused secretarial support including, but not limited to: Full secretarial duties: Intense schedule organisation. Primary responsibility for multiple diary management managing constant change. Extensive global business travel planning. Maintaining compliance with the KKR Global Travel Policies & preferred vendor programmes. Using on-line booking tools & traditional travel management systems. Compiling & maintaining travel records for tax purposes. Expenses - Travel & Entertainment. Responsibility for managing & reconciling complex multi-currency expenses using automated systems for corporate credit cards (Concur). Complying with the firm’s corporate expenses & processing programme and policies. Communication: Prompt & confidential liaison between KKR and its associates, representatives and business interests. First class diplomatic telephone manner for screening and handling all telephone calls and e-mails both internal and external. Events management: involvement in arranging and coordinating team events Accurate and timely typing. Business & personal correspondence, project documents using a variety of software packages to advanced levels – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint General support & project management. Assist as required, other Executive Assistants whom are either absent or have a heavy workload. Other duties as required. COMPETENCIES French and English speaker Substantial prior EA experience in a corporate environment. Excellent secretarial and very strong organisational skills – accuracy & numeracy. Advanced knowledge of Windows 2010/365, emphasis on Word, Outlook & Excel. Excellent standards of spelling and grammar. Adaptable, proactive, able and happy to work as part of a team. Creative and solutions-oriented. Confidentiality & discretion paramount. Professional, committed attitude and approach. Effective professional communication skills & telephone manner, good at building strong relationships with minimal face-to-face contact. Ability to prioritize and multi task. OTHER INFO Basic hours of work 40 hours per week. Standard hours are 0900 to 1800. Flexible approach essential to cover longer hours as and when required. One hour lunch break Location: Paris Applications close 13 November (May be sooner depending on volumes of applications) #LI-Onsite KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
