Administrative Assistant

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