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Kestra
Posted 6 days ago
Financial Advisory - Executive Assistant
Kestra · Houston, Texas, United States
In short
The Executive Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support, including calendar management, vendor relations, and office logistics. They serve as a central point of coordination for firm operations, technology troubleshooting, and internal communications.
What they're looking for
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Candidates should possess strong organizational and time management skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and business systems. Experience supporting executives or managing office operations is preferred, along with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
About Kestra
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Questions about this role
- Is this Kestra role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact. The Executive Assistant is a highly organized and proactive professional responsible for supporting day-to-day administrative and operational needs of the firm. This role serves as a central point of coordination across vendors, office logistics, scheduling, and executive support, ensuring efficient
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Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.
The Executive Assistant is a highly organized and proactive professional responsible for supporting
day-to-day administrative and operational needs of the firm. This role serves as a central point of
coordination across vendors, office logistics, scheduling, and executive support, ensuring efficient
office operations and a seamless internal experience.
What you’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive administrative support, including calendar management,
appointment scheduling, and travel coordination
- Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding, rate comparisons, renewals, and
cancellations
- Serve as liaison between building management and the firm, coordinating access,
communications, insurance updates, and compliance-related information
- Oversee office operations, including supply tracking and ordering (office supplies,
groceries, mailing materials) and coordinating meeting logistics such as catering and
accommodations
- Support technology and systems administration, including managing subscriptions,
maintaining equipment (mailing machines, printers, etc.), coordinating service requests,
and assisting with general troubleshooting
- Administer internal platforms and tools such as OnceHub and RingCentral, including
scheduling management, updates, and troubleshooting coordination
- Track and process administrative financial items, including forwarding invoices, managing
subscription expenses, logging service tickets, and locating missing receipts
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, maintain records (e.g., gift logs, device logs, shred
certificates), and ensure documents are properly saved in SharePoint
- Assist with firm events and employee support tasks, including onboarding logistics, gift
coordination, and internal communications
- Support leadership and staff with additional administrative, operational, and IT needs as they
arise
What You Bring
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize
effectively
- High level of attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with business systems (e.g.,
scheduling platforms, CRM tools)
- Ability to solve problems independently and proactively address operational needs
- Professional discretion when handling confidential information
- Experience supporting executives or managing office operations preferred
Physical Demand
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting and utilizing a computer for long periods of time
- Ability to travel to and from work unassisted
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Internal Application Policy
Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.
Benefits to support you
- Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
- 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
- Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
- Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
- Opportunities for training, development, and long-term growth within the firm
- Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses
Kestra Values
Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: Serve, Make it Happen, and One team.
Explore Life at Kestra
- Kestra Holdings Website: https://www.kestrafinancial.com/
- Careers Portal: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/kestra/KESTRACAREERSITE
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kestra-financial
Apply Today
Lead with purpose. Apply now and help shape the future of Kestra.
Disclosure By applying to a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you are agreeing to the following statements:
You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
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