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The Windfall

Hedge Fund-Administrative Assistant-Legal & Compliance

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  • Full Time
  • $90 - $100,000
  • New York, NY
February 3, 2026 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Windfall is partnering with a Hedge Fund that is seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant. Their midtown Manhattan office has just gone through a brand new buildout where you will be able to enjoy all the perks of the space. You will be part of the Legal & Compliance team supporting the GC, CCO and the team. They foster an empathetic environment with an amazing training program. This role is working in the office Monday through Fridays from 8:00am-6:00pm with the flexibility for overtime as it is required. 
                              
RESPONSIBILITIES                          
  • Manage complex calendars, scheduling internal and external meetings, board meetings, etc. 
  • Coordinate international and domestic travel arrangements (including live time troubleshooting in the event of travel disruptions) and handle expense reporting and reimbursement process
  • Prepare meeting agendas, materials, and follow ups: track action items/deadlines to completion
  • Setup conference/video calls and with internal and external parties (make sure technology is working in conference room)
  • Serve as primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and external parties interacting with Legal & Compliance
  • Assist with outside counsel invoice processing, and help coordinate the the Legal & Compliance and Finance teams on legal spend reporting and new vendor setup procedures
  • Handling of confidential information and materials
  • Register and update contacts in internal databases
  • Assist in maintaining and organizing legal and compliance records, both physical and electronic
  • Even planning/organization for Legal & Compliance team off-site meetings, dinner, etc.
  • Exercise sound judgement in escalating issues, managing, priorities and protecting firm interest
  • Identify opportunities to streamline administrative and legal/compliance workflows
  • Assist with implementation and maintenance of compliance and legal AI platforms
  • Monitor attorney’s CLE requirements and license renewal deadlines 
  • Back-up other EAs
  • Assist with office-wide projects and events, as needed
REQUIREMENTS
  • 5+ years of administrative experience supporting a legal team in finance, consultancy, tech or a law firm
  • Travel and logistic coordination (domestic and international)
  • Heavy calendar management
  • Working with databases
  • Work in an international environment
  • Communicating with executives
  • Experienced computer user: DocuSign, AdobeSign, Slack, Adobe Acrobat & MS Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
  • Team-minded approach to tasks and projects
  • Ability to balance multiple concurrent projects and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
  • Service minded with a "can do” attitude
  • Focus on quality and a strong attention to detail
  • Flexible style and the ability to seek solutions both independently and as part of a team
  • Capable and driven to take initiatives, strong problem solving skills and demonstrated initiative and ability to manage tasks and projects independently from start to finish 
  • Sound commercial judgment, dependable, adaptable & responsive
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills (heavy coordination across business lines)
PACKAGE
$90-100,000 Base Salary
Discretionary Bonus Based on Individual & Firm Performance  
100% Covered Benefits  
4% 401k Match 
iPhone & Laptop 
Commuter Benefits
Lunch & Snacks Provided Daily
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Salary
  • $90 - $100,000


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