Executive assistant

Full-time

Get ready for an exciting career at CBRE!

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE : CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment company, with leading market positions in leasing, property sales, outsourcing, property management and valuation businesses.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide a wide range of business operations, administrative and general support duties of a highly confidential nature to executive leadership.

What you'll do

Draft correspondence, edit documents, take and transcribe minutes of meetings, and perform administrative and secretarial duties.

Create, maintain, and / or update various databases. Extrapolates, analyzes, and presents data for management information reporting purposes.

Serve as a liaison between executives, internal management, employees, clients, and visitors as required.

Review incoming correspondence via paper or email, lead initiative to determine appropriate action required. Lead and supervise issues for appropriate follow up.

Take action on handling requests; determine the appropriate course of action, intervene where needed, and acts as a liaison between departments.

Plans and support meeting and conferences by arranging domestic and international travel.

Coordinate data from a variety of sources for inclusion in technical reports and presentations; perform independent research and prepare information for projects as assigned.

Assist with processing department financial data as it relates to budgets, accounts payable, and generating various financial queries and reports.

Administer the department / business unit record keeping system; update various records and publications and ensure that files are maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures;

review requests for information and determine the appropriateness of release.

Other duties may be assigned.

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and / or training to coworkers.

Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and / or project.

What you’ll need

High school diploma or (GED) required. Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school preferred.

Confirmed experience and / or training.

Minimum of 2 years supporting an executive level, or similar experience, along with a passion for corporate development.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely and courteous service to customers.

Ability to effectively present information.

Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate figures such as percentages, discounts, and / or commissions.

Conducts basic financial analysis.

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.

Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite required. Requires in-depth knowledge of company operations, policies, and procedures.

Must have a strong command of the English language and excel in the areas of spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deliverables.

Errors in judgment may cause short-term and long-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.

Why CBRE?

CBRE prides itself on its RISE values of Respect, integrity, Service and Excellence. When you join CBRE, you'll have the support and resources of a global firm where a high-reaching mentality is encouraged.

You'll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, and an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

This role will provide the following benefits : 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience.

The minimum salary for the Executive Assistant position is $75,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $100,000 annually.

Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.

com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE : Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and / or rigorous testing.

If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience.

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Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program. CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

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Collaborative team player, with a track record of maximizing the team as well as individual performance.

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Egon Zehnder is the world’s preeminent executive search and leadership advisory firm, inspiring leaders to navigate complex questions with human answers.

We help organizations get to the heart of their leadership challenges and offer honest feedback and insights to help leaders realize their true being and purpose.

We believe that together we can transform people, organizations and the world through leadership.

What It’s Like to Work Here

We operate as one unified team with expertise across industries, functions and geographies. Our organization can be described as high performing and collaborative combined with a caring and respectful culture.

We are proud to have made connections and live our values through our Employee Resource Groups and DE&I initiatives :

  • B@EZ - Blacks at Egon Zehnder
  • EZ+ at Egon Zehnder - LGBTQ+ at Egon Zehnder
  • HOLA Hispanic / LatinX Organization for Leadership Advancement
  • AZN Asian American, South Asian or Pacific Islander at Egon Zehnder
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Our Offices

Since its founding in a Zurich townhouse in 1964, Egon Zehnder has grown to 63 offices in 36 countries. We have 2300 global employees and 450 US employees.

Our U.S. Offices include Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington D.C.

At Egon Zehnder, employee safety, well-being, and engagement is a top priority and at the core of our culture. Egon Zehnder United States is operating under a hybrid model which requires all U.

S. employees, in all positions, to work in-person at least 50% of available working days each month in the Egon Zehnder office for which they are aligned.

U.S. employees can work remotely during the remaining days of the month. The policy is subject to change by Egon Zehnder at any time.

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To learn more about Egon Zehnder’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit : https : / / www.egonzehnder.

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