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Operations General Assistant

Gilder, Gagnon, Howe & Co., a small and dynamic investment firm with a long history of risk-taking and strong client relationships, is seeking a motivated individual to take on critical administrative tasks, learn, and become experienced within the finance industry. This will initially be a Temporary role with the opportunity to become a Permanent position later.

If you are highly collaborative and looking to join a vibrant company with a growth-mindset and creative/social orientation, GGHC may be the right choice for you. We are looking for optimistic and competent individuals who can take a comprehensive perspective and approach questions from a problem-solving perspective.

Ideal characteristics:
· Curious
· Responsive
· Diligent
· Detail-oriented
· Quick with technology and new information
Qualifications for Success:
· Experience with data entry
· Demonstrable experience meeting goals/metrics
· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
· Ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
· Readiness to act as backup support for other operations team members
· Understanding of workflow a plus
· Experience troubleshooting problems within processes or systems
· Ability to set clear priorities
· Keen analytic organization and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision making
· A multi-tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment
· Proven proactive behavior - taking the initiative and acting in advance rather than reacting to circumstances
· Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team
· Ability to innovate and suggest creative solutions outside of existing frameworks
Required Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Work, Excel and PowerPoint)
· Advanced technical skills, working with spreadsheets or databases a plus
· Workplace experience within a fast-paced, rigorous environment
· Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication