Administrative Associate

Provides administrative support to a department and senior leader (MD-1).

**About Vanguard**
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

**Vanguard’s India Office**

Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

**Role Summary**:
The Administrative Associate is responsible for ensuring smooth office operations by managing clerical tasks, coordinating schedules and providing administrative support to teams and executives. The role involves managing office functions, overseeing vendor coordination and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee day-to-day office operations, ensuring seamless coordination between departments and addressing administrative requirements efficiently.
- Manage executive and departmental calendars, schedule meetings, book conference rooms and coordinate logistics, including travel arrangements and refreshments as needed.
- Prepare memos, reports, meeting minutes and presentations while maintaining an organized filing system for critical documents, contracts and office records.
- Research, evaluate and negotiate with vendors for office supplies, equipment and outsourced services, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement.
- Assist in tracking departmental expenses, preparing budgets and ensuring resource allocation aligns with company policies and financial planning.
- Organize office events, employee engagement activities and team-building initiatives, handling logistics, venue selection and vendor coordination.
- Assist in office space planning, relocations and workstation allocations, ensuring a well-organized and efficient working environment.
- Manage communication workflows and documentation with a high degree of accuracy, ensuring confidentiality and timely dissemination of key information.
- Provide guidance and support to less experienced administrative staff, helping them understand processes and improve performance.
- Support calendar management, communication, and travel coordination as top priorities in the initial 6 months.
- Demonstrate independent judgment and follow established procedures, particularly when managing executive-level responsibilities.
- Collaborate effectively across departments and with leadership, maintaining a professional demeanor in fast-paced, complex environments.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience, with hands-on experience in office administration, executive assistance or clerical support roles.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Com/ BBA) or Diploma in Business Administration or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and administrative tools.
- Working knowledge of collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace is preferred.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities with a strong eye for detail and process improvement.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ensuring effective coordination and professional correspondence.
- Proven ability to manage complex calendars, handle sensitive communications, and coordinate travel for senior leadership.
- Experience working in MNCs, large corporates, or Financial Services Global Capability Centers is a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated behavioral competencies, including time management, adaptability, professionalism, collaboration, and the ability to manage conflict and instill trust.
- Growth mindset with strategic thinking and business acumen to support evolving administrative demands.

**Location**

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard’s India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

**Our mission**

Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

**Our commitment to you**

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:
**Financial wellness**
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.

**Physical wellness**
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.

**Personal wellness**