Executive Assistant

Administrative Houston, Texas


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Executive Assistant

Location: Houston, US.    

     

About Argus    

 

Argus is the leading independent provider of market intelligence to the global energy and commodity markets. We offer essential price assessments, news, analytics, consulting services, data science tools and industry conferences to illuminate complex and opaque commodity markets. Headquartered in London with over 1,400 staff, Argus is an independent media organization with 30 offices in the world’s principal commodity trading hubs.  
 
Companies, trading firms and governments in 160 countries around the world trust Argus data to make decisions, analyze situations, manage risk, facilitate trading and for long-term planning. Argus prices are used as trusted benchmarks around the world for pricing transportation, commodities and energy.  Founded in 1970, Argus remains a privately held UK-registered company owned by employee shareholders and global growth equity firm General Atlantic. 
 
Argus Media is committed to ensuring career and personal growth for all its staff and provides extensive training and career development opportunities, as well as participation in employee-led initiatives, including a women’s network.  Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Partnership and Inclusivity.

     

What we’re looking for    

    

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Argus as our Executive Assistant to support our EVP of The Americas-US & Canada and EVP of Latin America, Global Head of LPG.  This C-Suite Executive Assistant will provide senior leaders with a high level of administration and coordination to support a complex and varied workload.    

     

What will you be doing?    

  •               Proactively managing two complex calendars across various time zones and teams
  •              Arrange conference calls, in-person meetings, and record agendas and minutes as needed
  •              Prepare executive travel arrangements for domestic and international travel
  •              Produce weekly and monthly executive reports with the ability synthesize information from different business units
  •              Prepare expenses for submission for executive management
  •              Liaise with internal contacts at all levels of the organization, including human resources, information technology, and finance

What we’re looking for in you    

  •              Excellent knowledge of MS Office
  •              Fluent Spanish/Portuguese a plus
  •              5 years of Executive Assistant experience
  •              Exemplary planning and time management skills
  •              Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload.
  •              5 days a week in office for the first 90 days
  •              Ability to work in office at least four days a week, remote day is based on manager discretion after first 90 days.
  •              Highly organized and efficient to meet deadlines.
  •              A high level of verbal and written communication skills
  •              Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
  •              Success in working under pressure while managing multiple projects

  

     

 What’s in it for you    

     

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.    

  • Competitive salary with bonus
  • Hybrid work model
  • Flexible working environment
  • Group medical, dental and vision plans
  • Company paid short term and long-term disability and life insurance plan
  • Group 401(k) safe harbor retirement plan with a 6% company match
  • 20 vacation days your first year, up to a maximum of 30 days
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • Extensive internal and external training

 

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions     

 Argus Media is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact us.    

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