IT Executive Assistant

Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Investment Banking & Capital Markets, and Multi Asset Clearing and Prime services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

Wedbush Securities is looking for a temporary Executive Assistant to support our COO. The ideal candidate will be extremely organized and have the ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment with colleagues across multiple offices handling complex and confidential information and having daily interaction with clients and professionals within Wedbush. *PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A TEMP-TO-HIRE POSITION THAT MAY LEAD TO A PERMANENT ROLE.*

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare executive summaries, presentations, correspondence, and memos
• Communicate issues to executives in a timely manner and provide proactive solutions
• Prepare and review expense reports for executives and their direct reports
• Answer and direct calls while serving as an information resource
• Maintain and update contact databases and meeting calendars
• Organize and maintain department files and documents
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Anticipate the needs of executives and the organization
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited University
• Minimum 3 years of Executive Assistant experience
• IT knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to a team environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate effectively across various departments and levels of the organization
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy or efficiency

What Wedbush Offers You

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to location; skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current hiring range is $60,000-$90,000.

At Wedbush, we recognize that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation, results in higher Colleague satisfaction, fosters superior client service, and adds meaningful value for stakeholders. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm and provided equal opportunities to succeed.

Wedbush uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities here https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview

This position is subject to various laws or regulations that impose restrictions or prohibitions for employment with Wedbush due to criminal history. Those laws or regulations include but are not limited to, the following: Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (SEA) Rule 17a-3, et. seq,, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Rules 3110(e), Rule 4530(a), etc., and FINRA Regulatory Notice 07-55.