Trading Technologies is a global capital markets platform services company providing market-leading technology for trading operations. The Executive Support Specialist provides high-quality administrative and operational support to the CEO and Leadership Team, managing calendars, travel arrangements, and event logistics.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar, scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and providing timely reminders and briefing materials
- Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements (flights, hotels, ground transportation) for supported executives
- Prepare, review, and submit expense reports accurately and on time
- Draft, proofread, and format correspondence, presentations, and documents to a high standard
- Screen and triage inbound emails, messages, and inquiries; direct or escalate as appropriate
- Act as a point of contact for internal teams and external stakeholders seeking time with supported executives
- Provide on-the-ground logistical support for corporate events including All Hands, QBRs, Board meetings, and executive offsites
- Assist with venue coordination, vendor liaison, catering, A/V setup, and attendee management under the direction of the Manager
- Support post-event administration including feedback collection, budget reconciliation, and documentation
- Assist in tracking project milestones and action items for integration and other corporate workstreams
- Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items as directed
- Carry out ad-hoc research, administrative, and project tasks to support the broader Executive Operations function
Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, executive assistant, or operations coordination role (internship experience considered)
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Proactive, resourceful, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work extended hours as required for events
- Prior exposure to corporate events, project coordination, or executive support in a technology or financial services firm
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Asana
- Experience supporting a fast-growing, global organisation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pre-tax transit and parking benefits
- 22 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, with the option to roll over unused days.
- One dedicated day per year for volunteering.
- Two professional development days per year to allow uninterrupted professional development.
- An additional PTO day added during milestone anniversary years.
- Robust paid holiday schedule with early dismissal.
- Generous parental leave for all parents (including adoptive parents).
- Budget for tech accessories, including monitors, headphones, keyboards, and other office equipment.
- Backup child and pet care, as well as tutoring services.
- Milestone anniversary bonuses.
- Stipend and subsidy contributions toward personally-owned cell phones
- Contributions for gym memberships and health/wellness initiatives.
- Discounted healthcare premiums.
- Healthy meal delivery program subsidies.
Company Overview
Trading Technologies develops and delivers professional trading software. It was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.tradingtechnologies.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Trading Technologies has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.