Northzone
New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

We are looking to onboard an Executive and Office Assistant to our New York office, based by Union Square. The role is integral to the success of our US team, and is supported by an operations team spanning our 5 offices. We are a low-ego group who champion self-starters. The role is a full time position, requiring 4 days a week in office.

About us

Northzone (northzone.com) is a global venture capital fund built on experience spanning multiple economic and disruptive technology cycles. Founded in 1996, Northzone has raised more than ten funds to date, with its most recent fundraise in excess of $1 billion and has invested in more than 150 companies, including category-defining businesses such as Spotify, Klarna, Spring Health, Trustpilot and Personio, as well as leaders in emerging sectors.

We are a full-stack investor from Seed to Growth stage, with transatlantic hubs out of London, New York, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Berlin.

Key EA responsibilities:

• Complex calendar management for Partner and Principal colleagues across time zones

• Proactive travel booking in line with company policies, and managing busy travel schedules

• Extensive and efficient email correspondence with regular communication updates

• Acting as a liaison between the Partners/Principals and internal stakeholders and external partners

• Preparing expense reports

• Helping to schedule and manage NYC team-wide meetings and offsites

• Work in close collaboration with Northzone’s EA team and office managers across global offices

Key Office Assistant responsibilities:

• Ensuring all guests are welcomed into the office

• Proactive meeting room scheduling and preparing/clearing rooms for meetings when required

• Overseeing office supplier relationships: cleaning, plants, coffee, stationary and other office supplies, general facilities management, ensuring stock is ordered and issues are dealt with quickly

• Working with our building management company to rectify any office issues in a timely manner

• Basic IT & computer setup support alongside external IT providers

• Overseeing catering & venue booking for team meetings

• Collaborating with the events team on day-of execution

We are a connected, global team. You will have opportunities each year to meet our colleagues across the US and European offices, fostering the vibrant culture we’re proud of. We actively encourage new team members to drive new initiatives, and we offer a path to build leadership skills and grow within the organization.

Essential requirements:

• No previous experience in finance or VC required. Many of our own team came from other industries - including our previous EA/OM, who worked in theatre before joining us. In fact, actors and artists have many of the below traits - everything else can be taught.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Competent with GSuite & Microsoft Office

• You take initiative and thrive without needing close management

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet tight deadlines

• Detail-oriented, focused, and responsive

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and positive attitude: strong social skills are core to our success

• Operate with the highest degree of integrity, confidentiality, a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Right to work in the US

Benefits:

• Company phone & laptop

• Health, vision and dental insurance

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus federal holidays, and sick days

• Annual offsites with the team

• Generous parental leave, above and beyond statutory requirements

• Monthly wellness budget

• The expected salary range for this role is $68,000 to $72,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Please send applications including:

• Your CV or resume

• A brief cover letter outlining why you are a great fit for Northzone and the Executive and Office Assistant role, based on the essential requirements mentioned

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

SALARY

$68,000.00 – $72,000.00 per year

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