Job Description

ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid-market with offices in 22 countries across Europe, the US, Latin America, and Asia. With over 500 professionals, the firm is publicly listed since 2015 with a 430Mn market capitalization as of May 2023.


Its Investment Banking division employs over 300 professionals, providing independent advice on M&A, debt advisory, financial restructuring, and capital markets transactions.


In Asset Management, Alantra offers its clients unique access to a wide range of investment strategies (direct investments, fund of funds, co-investments, and secondaries) in six highly specialized asset management classes (private equity, active funds, private debt, infrastructure, real estate, and venture capital) as well as private wealth management services.


Alantra's Portfolio Advisory team is the leading portfolio advisory unit in Europe, with over 160 seasoned professionals across the UK, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, and Greece dedicated to transaction execution, structuring, pricing, modelling, and data enhancement in relation to credit portfolios and banking platform.


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Job Description:


About Alantra


ALANTRA is a global investment banking, asset management and portfolio advisory firm focusing on the mid-market. With offices across Europe, the U.S., Asia, and Latin America, Alantra employs over 500 highly talented and experienced professionals across 22 countries. Its Investment Banking division provides independent advice on M&A, capital raising, financial restructuring, credit portfolio, and capital markets transactions. For more information, visit


Alantra's U.S. business, headquartered in Boston, MA, and with offices in New York, NY and San Francisco, CA, has specialized in domestic and cross-border mid-market acquisitions and divestitures involving family-owned businesses, multi-national corporations, and private equity investors for over 40 years. The team offers broad sector expertise across a range of industries, including Consumer, Industrials, Healthcare, and Technology; and is focused on executing a strategic growth plan to expand its capabilities and expertise.


Position Overview


We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Office Administrator to join our team in Boston. As an Office Administrator, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day office operations and providing comprehensive administrative support to our Managing Directors. Your exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail will ensure the smooth functioning of our office and enable our leadership team to focus on strategic initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of our investment banking organization, contributing to its success and growth.


The environment at Alantra is both collegial and entrepreneurial, and teamwork is essential to the firm's success. A focus on innovative new ideas across all levels of the team are welcomed and encouraged, and leaders provide various career development opportunities for long-term success.


Responsibilities

• Office Management: Maintain a well-organized and efficient office environment. Coordinate and oversee office supplies, equipment, and facilities, ensuring everything is in working order and appropriately stocked.
  
• Administrative Support: Provide high-level administrative assistance to the Managing Directors, including managing schedules, arranging appointments, processing expenses, and organizing meetings. Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items as needed.
  
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external inquiries, emails, and phone calls directed to the Managing Directors. Disseminate information effectively and handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
  
• Travel Coordination: Arrange travel logistics for the Managing Directors, including flights, accommodation, ground transportation, and itinerary planning. Ensure seamless travel experiences and timely expense reporting.
  
• Calendar Management: Maintain and update the Managing Directors' calendars, coordinating with team members to schedule meetings, conferences, and events.
  
• Event Planning: Assist in organizing company events, conferences, and workshops. Handle logistical arrangements, venue selection, catering, and other event-related tasks.
  
• Document Management: Create, format, and edit documents, reports, presentations, and other business materials as required. Maintain electronic and physical filing systems for easy access and retrieval.
  
• Problem Solving: Identify and address operational challenges proactively. Implement process improvements to enhance office efficiency and productivity.
  
• Ad Hoc Projects: Assist in special projects and initiatives as requested by the Managing Directors, demonstrating adaptability and the ability to work on diverse tasks.
  

Why Alantra

• Team-oriented and collaborative culture
  
• Unique career development opportunities with focus on long-term growth and success
  
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  
• Competitive salary and bonus plans
  
• 100% Healthcare coverage options, HRA and FSA options, dental, vision insurance
  
• 401k with match
  
• Competitive vacation and holiday plans
  
• Fitness reimbursement
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
  
• Company events and international offsites
  
• Team-wide community service initiatives
  
• Access to global network
  

If you are a self-motivated, organized individual with a passion for providing exceptional administrative support, we encourage you to apply for the Office Administrator position. Join our team and contribute to the success of our organization in Boston!


Requirements:


Qualifications/Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience as an Office Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, or similar role.
  
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience.
  
• Ability to work onsite in our Boston office required.
  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other office software.
  
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all tasks.
  
• Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
  
• Prior experience in event planning and travel coordination is a plus.
  
• Knowledge of financial administration and basic accounting principles is beneficial.
  

Location: Boston, Massachusetts (onsite)

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