What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, N. Latin America Practice position at Ankura?
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
McLarty Associates is seeking a bright, resourceful, highly organized individual to serve as a full-time associate to support the firm’s Northern Latin America practice. We are seeking an individual to start as soon as possible. This an entry-level position based in Washington, D.C. and the associate will be expected to work in-person.
Essential duties and responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to:
- providing administrative support to the Northern Latin America practice director (coordinating and maintaining schedules, completing expense reports, event planning, making travel arrangements, etc.).
- conducting extensive research and analysis of economic, political, security, trade, technology, public policy, and business issues.
- writing memos, compiling biographies, and preparing presentations for the firm and clients.
- assisting with business development efforts by drafting corporate profiles and business proposals.
- monitoring regional news outlets.
- attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients.
- assisting with intern hiring and supervision.
- other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- excellent writers and editors.
- exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature.
- inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the director and team.
- attentive to details
- accomplished researchers.
- strong critical thinkers.
- able to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely manner whether working independently or as part of a team.
- able to manage and adapt to changing priorities.
- able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism, mature judgment, and confidentiality.
- able to remain poised under pressure and juggle multiple projects at a time.
- proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, and other social media and business applications.
Ideal candidates for this position possess an understanding of the economic, cultural, business, and political dynamics in Central America and the Andes. Applicants should have a robust background, demonstrated interest, and/or experience living or studying in Latin America. The associate must have complete fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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