Administrative Business Manager/ Executive Assistant

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COMPANY

Allspring Global Investments™ is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible.  Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit  About Us - Allspring Global Investments.

At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It’s also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey.

POSITION

The Plus Fixed Income Investment team is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to perform executive level administrative support for their team of portfolio managers, analysts, and portfolio specialists.  This requires an experienced, professional who works well under pressure, is a self-starter with the ability to act independently within specific parameters/guidelines; maintain confidentiality; strong interpersonal, written and verbal skills; excellent time management, organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills are critical. Deadline driven, proactive and a self-disciplined work approach.  The environment is dynamic and to be successful, the candidate must be adaptive and have a positive can-do attitude.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days a week.

Location(s): Milwaukee, WI

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team player with the ability to thrive under pressure in a changing environment
• Provide efficient calendar management and gatekeeping across multiple time zones
• Collaboratively work across the organization in a team environment
• Demonstrate sound decision making and strategic thinking that reflects an understanding of the business and its priorities
• Understand team priorities and proactively problem solve any issues in an independent manner where applicable
• Design and implement procedures and processes to create leverage
• Adapt procedures, processes, and techniques to complete assignments
• Act as “strategic enabler” to help plan and execute a wide variety of tasks and projects, including but not limited to:
  • Plan and coordinate travel arrangements, including preparing travel itineraries and solving logistical issues for multiple team members
  • Assist in preparing meeting agendas, presentations, market commentary and marketing materials
  • Prepare and reconcile monthly expense reports
  • Write and send communications and reports to internal and external customers
  • Plan and execute team events
  • Respond to ad-hoc requests from investment professionals for information on investment products

CANDIDATE

• Team player with the ability to thrive under pressure in a changing environment
• Flexibility and adaptability to work and support multiple team members
• Resourcefulness and ability to use initiative in problem-solving
• “Can-do” attitude and willingness to learn and develop

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook (calendar and email management)
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Natural curiosity and desire to proactively drive team level success

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of asset management industry experience
• BS/BA degree or advanced degree
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Independent thinker, team player, entrepreneurial spirit
• Reliable, professional attitude and willingness to carry out responsibilities in a cooperative work setting
• Strong people and soft skills, and a proven record of building relationships
• Familiar with Asset Management products and related systems

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.