Office Administrator

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

**Please Note - this position is with Mountain Asset Management, a Denver-based affiliate of Empower**

Mountain Asset Management ("MAM") is hiring an Office Administrator to join the company as a member of the team responsible for managing a proprietary fixed income portfolio. MAM is a U.S. based subsidiary of Canada Life, which is owned by Great-West Lifeco whose affiliate companies also includes Empower.

As a member of a smaller team, the ideal candidate will have a broad administrative background, helping to run a small office in the DTC are of Denver, and assist with accounting and other projects as needed.

Candidates must be based in the Denver, Colorado metro area and willing to be in office several days a week. We work primarily in the office and offer flexibility to accommodate work-life balance needs. Because of the nature of our work, our work days start early at 7 am MT typically, so while we have flexibility, we do prefer early birds who are energized to meet morning deadlines.

What you will do

• Responsible for administrative management and general organization of the office. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the administrative services relationships, coordination of technical support, file and document retention management, and ordering supplies. 
• Provide general executive support. This includes scheduling, preparation of presentations and assisting with project management.
• Lead person responsible for daily investment settlement and transaction documentation which involves adherence to a separation-of-duties framework as well as the timely coordination of the efforts of the internal team, trading partners and custodial bank.
• Provide back-up support to Accounting Manager assisting with monthly close process, account reconciliation and securities pricing/reporting. Manage accounts payable and provide support as necessary to the budgeting process. 
• Support operational cash management and forecasting. Requires strong partnership and coordination with Accounting Manager.

What you will bring

• 5+ years of related office management experience
• Strong aptitude for numbers
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication
• Computer skills should include experience with MS Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively in an environment in which priorities and deadlines may change frequently and without advanced notice is critical
• Ability to work with sensitive data and maintain confidentiality
• Some college course work in business or related subject ideal
• Previous experience in investment management/financial environment is preferred

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***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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