Executive Assistant

Cornerstone Business Services is a Midwest based lower-market investment banking firm that advises private companies, private equity funds, and corporations on buyside and sell side mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in transaction sizes typically between $2M - $50M. Through our network of referral sources, Cornerstone manages engagements throughout the United States in a wide variety of industries.

Cornerstone was founded in 2001 with a focus on business ethics and elevating advisory services available to the lower middle market. Since then, we've grown to nearly 20 professionals, building businesses and legacies across the country. Our mission is to create positive life-changing events for all the lives we touch. We do this by embracing our core values: Focus, Passion, Relationships, Respect, and Success.

Recognized as one of the Axial Top 5 Investment Banks of the 2023 Lower Middle Market and the 13th Fastest Growing Company in the New North, Cornerstone differentiates itself through a team-based approach and a focus on staff growth and development.

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to provide administrative support to the Managing Director by scheduling meetings, organizing travel accommodations, managing email correspondence, and performing other business-related tasks. To be successful in this role, you need to be detail-oriented, organized, and have a desire to support others. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the Cornerstone values of Focus, Passion, Relationships, Respect, and Success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Proactively maintain Managing Director’s calendar

• Prepare all materials needed for each meeting/call
• Have webinars/calls ready prior to scheduled start
• Keep Managing Director on schedule
• Confirm all meetings 1 day prior and reschedule as needed

Arrange business/conference travel

Answer phones with enthusiasm and professionalism and direct calls

Manage email on behalf of Managing Director

• Review, sort and reply to emails
• Flag important or urgent messages
• Filter messages and “unsubscribe” to spam or unwanted messages

Greet clients and visitors upon arrival/prepare conference room/technology

Provide general office administrative support

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Impeccable organizational skills with a great attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to continual change in priorities
• Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast paced quickly changing environment
• Passion for supporting others to include Managing Director, clients, and internal team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Undergraduate degree in business or related field, or personal and/or professional experience in a support role
• The desire to make a difference in people’s lives
• Demonstrate values of Focus, Passion, Respect, Relationships, and Success

If you are a proactive individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys supporting others, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for this position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person