Business Operations Associate
Partners Capital · Boston, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAdministrative$60k–$70k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Business Operations Associate will serve as a cornerstone of the Boston office, supporting the full spectrum of day-to-day operations while providing dedicated administrative support to Managing Directors and Partners. This role is the face of the Boston office — owning the front desk and guest experience, managing office logistics across both floors, and ensuring the workspace consistently reflects the high standards of a world-class investment firm.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the first point of contact for the Boston office; manage the front desk, main phone line, and guest experience, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment at all times
- Coordinate with building security to ensure all visitors are registered and access protocols are followed
- Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and professional appearance of all common areas, kitchens, and shared workspaces throughout the day, including kitchen upkeep, refrigerator restocking, and supply area organization
- Manage conference room calendars across both floors, proactively resolving scheduling conflicts and ensuring optimal room utilization
- Own meeting logistics for all internal and external meetings and client visits — catering coordination, room setup, and ensuring all spaces are client-ready
- Proactively manage office provisions and snack inventory, anticipating team preferences and aligning ordering with office budgets
- Support the Business Operations team with office initiatives, team events, end-of-year event planning, and ad hoc projects as assigned
- Manage all incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries; oversee building service requests and partner with building management to resolve office maintenance issues promptly
- Partner with the Finance Team to process, track, and reconcile vendor invoices
- Support the new joiner experience including desk setup and readiness, conduct office tours, coordinate security badge
- Provide administrative support to team members, including conference room bookings, document binding, printing, and daily ad hoc requests
- Manage complex calendars for assigned Managing Directors and Partners; proactively communicate meeting changes, anticipate scheduling needs, and ensure leaders stay on schedule throughout the day
- Cook up all aspects of domestic and international travel including air, ground, lodging, and meeting logistics; ensure Partners are prepared with necessary materials for all engagements
- Track and reconcile business expenses and prepare expense reports in a timely and accurate manner
- Handle correspondence, mail, and confidential materials with sound judgment; escalate urgent and high-priority items for appropriate action
Qualifications / Attributes
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required
- 2-4 years of experience in office operations, administrative support, or an executive assistant role, preferably within financial or professional services
- Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook calendar management, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry, expense tracking, and correspondence
- A high degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment — comfortable handling confidential information and interfacing with senior leadership
- Proactive, team-oriented, and willing to go beyond the defined scope to support the success of the team and firm