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Senior Compliance Officer - Institutional Fixed Income
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States · Hybrid
Senior
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Full-time, Contract
Posted 19d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Global Investment Banking team, including complex diary and travel management. Act as a project assistant on deals and organize sector events and closing dinners.
Requirements
Requires at least 5 years of EA experience, preferably within investment banking or financial services. Must be proficient in Microsoft 365, Concur, and Salesforce, with a strong ability to utilize AI tools for workflow optimization.
Full job description
About the Role:
We are looking for a talented and highly motivated Executive Assistant to support Baird’s Global Investment Banking team. This role will be a minimum 12-month fixed-term contract.
Our Investment Banking team takes pride in offering a rewarding career experience, serving as a destination employer for the best and the brightest. As an Executive Assistant, you will be able to contribute to the success of our Investment Banking team through administrative and operational support, client-relationship management, and event organization.
The ideal individual will perform core administrative responsibilities to our Investment Bankers. Some of these duties may include supporting the banker’s diaries, scheduling meetings/calls, arranging travel, processing expenses, and monitoring phases of deal processes. You will tap into your analytical skills by researching and compiling data and vital communications to complete tasks. A key to your success will be developing and maintain strong relationships.
This position offers flexibility to work Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the London office and Monday and Friday remote.
The Impact You’ll Make:
Effective and open communication with manager, bankers and administrative team
Collaboration with different administrative and operational functions e.g. Events Team, Conference Centre, etc
Complex multi-time-zone diary management, organising meetings and co-ordinating conference calls in a fast-paced working environment whilst ensuring the teams' priorities are met
Daily correspondence and email management
End-to-end extensive domestic and international travel arrangements
Acting as a designated point of contact / Project Assistant on IB deals
Event organisation such as Closing Dinners and Sector Events
Processing and submitting expenses for team members in a timely manner
Promote excellent client relationships at all times
Printing, binding, photocopying
Support visiting colleagues from other Baird offices
Covering for the other EAs as and when required
Utilising AI tools to streamline day-to-day workflow
What You’ll Bring to Baird:
Minimum of 5+ years EA experience preferred, ideally supporting a fast-paced investment banking team, professional-services or financial-services - experience as a deal/Project Assistant advantageous
Advanced time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, Outlook, Concur, Salesforce (or similar) and AI tools (Rogo advantageous)
Proactive, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative working style with a positive, can-do attitude
Strong interpersonal skills
Willingness to adapt and use AI tools
Drive and energy, with the ability to multi-task effectively when under pressure
Strong client service ethos with excellent team working skills
Excellent organisation and administrative skills including high level of attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines
During your employment, you must comply with the FCA rules and guidance including but not limited to the FCA’s Conduct Rules.
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Global Financial Expertise Focused on You. Discover the Baird Difference.
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1919
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
LinkedIn followers
102,676
Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals. Being privately held enables us to prioritize long-term planning and investment – for our clients and the firm – without having to weigh those against the quarterly expectations of outside shareholders.
Today Baird offers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, fixed income and equity sales and trading, equity research, public finance and private equity services. This balance of cyclical and counter-cyclical businesses provides financial strength and stability across market environments and enables us to consistently reinvest in our ability to serve clients.
We manage or oversee more than $560 billion in client assets and employ more than 5,400 Associates around the world. And, because nearly 85% of our associates are Baird stockholders, you can trust we all share a personal stake in your success.
For more than 20 consecutive years, Baird has been one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®, making us a workplace of choice for some of the most talented, passionate people in financial services. It also enables us to emphasize cultural compatibility in those we hire, many of whom stay their entire careers. All of this helps ensure the quality and consistency of our advice for clients and the timeless values that make the Baird Difference every day for our clients, our Associates and the communities we share.
For more information, please visit https://www.rwbaird.com/bairddifference/.
Offices: 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, US · 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606, US · 15 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M, GB · 500 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 700, Louisville, KY 40202, US
Wealth ManagementCapital MarketsAsset ManagementPrivate EquityInvestment BankingInstitutional Sales and TradingPublic FinanceInformation TechnologyEquity Research Venture Capital
Global Financial Expertise Focused on You. Discover the Baird Difference.
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Founded
1919
Headquarters
Milwaukee, WI
LinkedIn followers
102,676
Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals. Being privately held enables us to prioritize long-term planning and investment – for our clients and the firm – without having to weigh those against the quarterly expectations of outside shareholders.
Today Baird offers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, fixed income and equity sales and trading, equity research, public finance and private equity services. This balance of cyclical and counter-cyclical businesses provides financial strength and stability across market environments and enables us to consistently reinvest in our ability to serve clients.
We manage or oversee more than $560 billion in client assets and employ more than 5,400 Associates around the world. And, because nearly 85% of our associates are Baird stockholders, you can trust we all share a personal stake in your success.
For more than 20 consecutive years, Baird has been one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®, making us a workplace of choice for some of the most talented, passionate people in financial services. It also enables us to emphasize cultural compatibility in those we hire, many of whom stay their entire careers. All of this helps ensure the quality and consistency of our advice for clients and the timeless values that make the Baird Difference every day for our clients, our Associates and the communities we share.
For more information, please visit https://www.rwbaird.com/bairddifference/.
Offices: 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233, US · 227 West Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60606, US · 15 Finsbury Circus, London EC2M, GB · 500 W. Jefferson Street, Suite 700, Louisville, KY 40202, US
Wealth ManagementCapital MarketsAsset ManagementPrivate EquityInvestment BankingInstitutional Sales and TradingPublic FinanceInformation TechnologyEquity Research Venture Capital