Goldman Sachs Work Values

Daily Duties at Goldman Sachs:

Goldman, Sachs & Co., 85 Broad Street, New York, NY 6/1981 to 11/2008 Executive Assistant Provided high-level administrative support to Partner/Managing Director, Business Unit Leader in the Investment Banking Division. • Extensive calendar coordination • Vast client contact; interaction with many CEO’s • Arranged and coordinated meetings internally and with clients • Organized complex travel arrangements, domestic and international • Managed extensive call volume • Prepared electronic expense reports • Distributed daily mail and fax correspondence • Typing of memos, correspondence and presentations • Assisted in foundation account management • Interacted with Business Unit Manager • Created, organized, and maintained filing system Continued… Administrative Responsibilities: • Maintained the vacation calendar/attendance for 130 employees • Staffing coordinator for assistant coverage on floor • Approved banker cash requests • Responsible for assignment of file cabinets for 130 people • Coordinated staffing of evening phone coverage for the department • Accountable for approving expense reports for 130 bankers • Conference call coordinator • MAC Coordinator – Responsible for employee moves on floor • Updated all databases to ensure the firm’s corporate directory was up-to-date. • Processed corporate card applications for new bankers (Corp. AMEX, taxi vouchers, AT&T calling card and AAirpass) • Interviewed candidates for assistant positions • Interacted with Vice President – Administration, on daily basis • Mentored Assistants • Ordered and maintained the supplies for the department •

What they like about Goldman Sachs:

A hiring company that offers alternative approaches to pay, performance bonuses, and/or equity in the firm is very attractive to you. You're generally less interested in working for an organization offering only traditional, salary-based compensation, one with limited opportunity to acquire equity in the firm, or one that does not actively promote skill development. In addition, you are more likely to choose a company that offers a variety of internal career options, with defined career paths. You view the learning of new skills and development of your expertise as key to your career advancement. These aspects of an organization may become even more important to you as you progress in your field, and are especially critical if you change career or occupation.

Tags

Executive Assistant

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite, Pitman Shorthand, Sabre Travel System, Expense Management System, HRAM

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