Admin Assistant Assc1

US-NY-New York City Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Accounting/Finance/Insurance Reference Code: RQ00061141 State Street Corporation State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is the world's leading specialist in providing institutional investors with investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading services. As of December 31, 2007 State Street's assets under custody are $15.3 trillion and assets under management are $1.98 trillion. State Street operates in 26 countries and more than 100 geographic markets worldwide and employs over 26,000 worldwide. For more information, visit State Street's web site at www.statestreet.com Admin Assistant Assc1 International Fund Services is the premier provider of accounting and administration services for the hedge fund industry. Our offices are located in midtown Manhattan, Princeton, NJ and Ireland. We are looking for several bright, enthusiastic and hard working individuals to complement our Investor Services group in our Manhattan office. Responsibilities:The duties of the Administrative Assistant will involve the following:1. Provides clerical/administrative support for the Investor Services team2. Serves as backup to current administrative assistant during scheduled/unscheduled time-off.3. Responds to internal requests and questions in a helpful manner.4. Handle mundane tasks like photocopying, filing and opening mail and prepare weekly mailings.5. May perform other special projects as assigned.Requirements:1. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with individuals at all levels, both within the firm and externally. 2. Candidate must have an exceptional phone etiquette and customer service attitude.3. Must show initiative, be innovative and a team-player.4. Able to work with minimal supervision.5. Ability to exercise sound judgment in assessing and determining how to handle queries, calls and issues.6. Ability to multi-task and adequately prioritize workflow.7. Able to approach all levels of employees to offer their assistance and to tactfully handle requests from all levels of employee.8. A minimum of 2 years experience working in an administrative capacity, internships during school count.9. Strong knowledge of the Microsoft suite of software applications and internet. 10. College degree required.Click here to apply