Constanter
Company Description
Constanter is a private charitable foundation established to promote respect for human dignity, sustainability and social justice. Constanter is supported by Porticus [insert link] in developing and executing programmes, and works with other philanthropic organisations, such as the Laudes Foundation.
As the Constanter Investment Office (IO), we manage a diversified portfolio of investments that support the philanthropic work of the Brenninkmeijer family . We do so across public, private, and real asset classes using a Total Portfolio approach, looking to produce superior risk-adjusted returns. We embrace a long-term value-based investment approach, built on strong partnerships.
We believe that positive returns and sustainability go hand in hand. We invest in accordance with our responsible investment policy and look for companies and funds to take their environmental, social and governance responsibilities seriously.
We are a collaborative and high performing team, where we expect you to thrive and excel. We are proud to contribute to the family owners’ mission of being a Force for Good; helping to build a world that is just, and which respects and fosters the dignity of every human person. We do so through generating high quality returns, in a mission-aligned manner.
By joining our team, you will become part of this remarkable journey. You will work in a fun and highly dynamic environment and have the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from, expert colleagues.
Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a dynamic start-up-like environment and likes to structure and organize to further strengthen the organisation in The Netherlands. In this role you report to the Head of Investment Risk.
Job Description
The Executive Assistant will support both the Head of Operations & Technology as well as the Head of Investment Risk, both members of the MT of the Investment Office.
- Plan, prepare and coordinate (virtual/hybrid/f2f) (investment related) meetings/committees; draft agenda, collect/distribute papers, attend if required and record minutes/actions, ensure appropriate follow up
- Assisting with the preparation of presentations and reports
- Monitor and support key processes and smaller projects within Operations and Risk teams and provide input and status overview where appropriate
- Calendar management; efficiently optimize managers time based on priorities. Manage, prioritize and coordinate calendars, set up meetings with internal and external and third parties, monitor compliance to planning and deadlines
- Escalate issues to IO Leadership in Amsterdam and complete key documentation
- Manage inbox; effectively reviewing and prioritising incoming communication (correspondence, emails and calls) and follow up as required, maintaining an excellent standard of communication. Act as gatekeeper, proactively monitoring deadlines
- Manage occasional travel arrangements
- Process expenses of both MT members on a timely basis.
Qualifications
- Outstanding organizational, communication & time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and organizational sensitivity
- Stress resilient and ability to multi-task in a demanding environment
- Extremely structured, organized and flexible
- Ability to assimilate large quantities of written and verbal communication quickly and produce accurate, timely minutes
- Ability to deal with information of a confidential nature
- Excellent understanding of Office 365 and applications to enable remote working
Experience and skills
- Master’s degree or equivalent experience in a similar role working with Senior Executives
- At least 5 years’ of work experience in a complex international environment
- Experience in an asset management or financial services environment is considered as a plus
- Experienced in organizational development and team effectiveness enhancement is a plus
- Outstanding organizational sensitivity, and management and prioritization skills with a strategic and challenging mindset
- Very hands-on mindset as well as strategic thinking capacity
- Fluency in English; strong verbal and written communication skills. Fluency in Dutch both verbal and written is a plus
- A strong and stable personality with style flexibility, able to choose direction, keep track, and engage others
- Customer service focus and drive
Additional Information
- No direct reports
- To apply; please upload your CV and cover letter in English.
- Salary range: remuneration level and employment conditions are competitive.
- Reference checks are part of the final hiring procedure
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