Career Opportunities at Fifth Street

Fifth Street is always looking for talented individuals. To apply or inquire about current openings with Fifth Street, please submit your resume along with a cover letter to careers@fifthstreetcap.com.
 

 

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HEAD OF INVESTOR RELATIONS
Job Description

The Executive Assistant’s responsibilities will be complex and confidential requiring the utmost level of discretion and independent judgment. Employees in this role with have constant communication with investors and high levels of internal and external management.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, Head of Investor Relations as well as provide

 

backup support to the Executive Assistant to the CEO;

Screen incoming calls and respond to inquiries;

Coordinate frequent and complex travel arrangements;

Responsible for heavy calendar management through Outlook;

Prepare and review materials for meetings;

Assist with creation/modification of presentations, spreadsheets and other various documents;

Assist in ad-hoc reports and special projects as needed;

Provide backup support to other senior level executives and serve as backup for other administrative staff when required.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required as well as 3-5 years prior experience in a similar role. The ideal candidate must have exceptional written and verbal communications skills; possess superior interpersonal and organizational expertise and must be able to work well independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment. Strong computer skills are required and should include, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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SYSTEMS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT ADMINISTRATOR
Job Description

As our on site support, this position will be the “hands on” driver for all technology initiatives and assist the business with ongoing technology and audio visual initiatives.

Job functions:

Configure, update, maintain and troubleshoot all desktops, laptops and Blackberry devices;

Provide application support and troubleshooting (Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, various other applications)

 

to users in main office and satellite office;

Active monitoring of environment including: server performance, applications, workstation updates

 

and remote server backups;

Liaison with external IT provider on various large-scale projects (Disaster Recovery Plan implementation,

 

VPN development);

Develop companywide IT policies and procedures manual to improve efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance;

Research new vendors, provide input on purchase of new hardware and software applications and

 

provide relevant support;

Maintain inventory of computer, networking and all other IT-related equipment and software; maintain detailed

 

and accurate documentation of systems and processes;

Set up and troubleshoot audio, video and teleconferencing equipment as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related area;

Minimum of 2 years related work experience in desktop support with a small to medium-sized organization,

 

financial service industry preferred;

Support expertise in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2003 and 2007, Windows Server 2007, Exchange Server

 

2007, anti-virus software, remote access software and various financial applications. Microsoft certifications a plus;

Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;

Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and remedy problems with a minimum of downtime;

Understanding of network infrastructure such as: routers, firewalls, switches and network administration;

Highly organized and detail oriented, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;

Quick thinker with strong problem solving skills.

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