Rock Creek is a leading global investment firm that applies cutting-edge technology and innovation to investment and finance data.

The Role in Brief:

Working directly with Rock Creek’s senior leadership team, the Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external parties on all matters to the team, including scheduling, travel arrangement, expense management, client communication and internal meeting coordination. 

Some of the specific responsibilities are listed below, although responsibilities may vary as the team responds to evolving leadership and business needs.

Specific Responsibilities:

•Completes a broad variety of administrative tasks for the leadership team including managing an extremely active calendar of appointments, completing expense reporting, composing and preparing correspondence, arranging complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries and agendas

•Communicates directly, and on behalf of the team, with Rock Creek clients

•Researches, prioritizes and follows up on incoming issues and concerns, including those of a sensitive or confidential nature

•Provides a bridge for smooth communication between the leadership team and internal departments

•Successfully completes critical aspects of deliverables with a hands-on approach, including drafting letters, personal correspondence, and other tasks that facilitate the leadership team’s ability to effectively lead the company

•Prioritizes conflicting needs; handles matter expeditiously, proactively, and follows-through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures

•Ensures that the leadership team’s bios are kept updated and responds to requests for materials regarding the leadership team and the organization in general

•Edits and completes first drafts for written communications to external parties

•Coordinates the leadership team’s outreach activities to include following up with contacts made by the team and supporting the cultivation of ongoing relationships

•Create internal and external presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software

Basic Qualifications:

•Bachelor’s degree

2+ more years of experience supporting C-level executives

•Demonstrated expertise using the Microsoft Office suite; strong PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel skills necessary

•Experience and interest in internal and external communications

•Ability to work from 9 am to 6 pm daily and to work overtime as needed

Ideal Qualifications:

•Proven ability to meet and exceed internal and external customer expectations

•Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness

•Solution-focused problem solving

•Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

•Flexibility and adaptability to changing needs and demands; willingness to do what it takes to get the job done.

•Proven record of accountability and ownership of work 

•Experience developing personal organization tactics to meet business goals

•Proven experience managing multiple, competing priorities

•Discretion with sensitive material and communications

Benefits:

Consistent with our belief that our team members are our most valuable asset, The Rock Creek Group offers a competitive benefits package.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, dependents eligible
•  401(k) retirement plan with company match
•  Paid time off, sick leave and company holidays
•  Wellness programs including an onsite gym and meditation program
•  Healthy snacks and beverages