The Benefits of the Fordham Alumni Network

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John McCombe graduated from the Gabelli School of Business in 1982 and is currently serving on the the Gabelli Advisory Board.  He has stayed connected to Fordham throughout his career and is looking to recruit Fordham students for his firm.  Currently, his firm is hiring for the position listed below!

Job Title:  Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA) Marketing/Admin Associate

Department: Marketing

Job Reports To:  Director of Sales and Marketing

Job Summary:

Rapidly growing Investment firm - Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA) - run by former ML Chief Investment Strategist and CNBC contributor - Richard Bernstein seeks a motivated, well-organized, detail-oriented individual in a combination marketing and administrative support entry level role. Great opportunity for graduating senior to learn the asset management business supporting top executives while learning and contributing to firm’s overall marketing and sales efforts.   RBA assets were up 40% in 2012 and 22% in the first qtr 2013. 

About RBA

Richard Bernstein Advisors (RBA) is unique in that it combines a highly proprietary “top-down” macro approach to investing with quantitative asset selection. RBA manages portfolios geared to global asset allocation, global equity allocation, income allocation, and promising undiscovered investment themes. They currently manage $1.1 billion of assets under management/advisement (as of 3/31/13).

Responsibilities include the following:

- Working on marketing material and literature as necessary.

- Coordinating and preparing PowerPoint presentations.

- Maintaining the client database for e-mail distributions.

- Utilize social media such as twitter to help market RBA products.

- Support all marketing efforts as needed on various RBA products.

- Managing calendars and travel arrangements for multiple individuals.

- Scheduling meetings and assisting with preparing agendas, presentations, handouts and/or taking minutes as needed.

- Answering and screening incoming calls.

- Preparing and processing expense reports.

- Performing general office duties, such as managing conference rooms, circulating mail, and ordering office supplies.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degree 

Beneficial Skills and Abilities:

- Excellent communication skills. 

- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

- Must be a self-starter, independent and flourish in a small environment.

For more information and to apply today, head to CareerLink, Job ID# 19076. You may also find out more about John and his position at RBA by visiting their website.