Finance Administrative Assistant

About Baird

Baird, established in 1919, is an employee-owned international wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm with offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Baird’s principal operating subsidiaries are Robert W. Baird & Co. in the United States and Robert W. Baird Group Ltd. in Europe. Baird also has an operating subsidiary in Asia supporting Baird’s private equity operations.

Committed to being a great place to work, Baird is one of FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in 2006 and was also included on the magazine’s 2005 and 2004 lists. Robert W. Baird & Co. is a member of the New York Stock Exchange and other principal exchanges and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Robert W. Baird Ltd. and Baird Capital Partners Europe Ltd. are authorized and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority.

SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of general administrative support duties and/or specialized functions of moderate complexity in support of the CFO and the three Finance department Controllers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Answers or initiates phone calls; provides information or refers callers to the proper staff; answers inquiries requiring knowledge of department's overall function.

2. Coordinates monthly distribution of financial information.

3. Prepares excel schedules for regulatory filings, travel analysis and cash receipts.

4. Drafts PowerPoint presentations and correspondence as needed.

5. Coordinates schedules for CFO and Controllers.

6. Assists with the planning, coordinating, and arrangements for various departmental functions.

7. Performs other administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. 2 - 4 years of previous administrative support experience.

2. Ability to work independently and meet specific deadlines.

3. Ability to communicate ideas effectively within a team environment.

4. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

5. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. APPLY NOW

You will receive an acknowledgement from our system of a successful receipt of your resume and we will contact you if interested.

Thank You. Robert W. Baird is an Equal Opportunity Employer.