Associate, Commercial Office
Company: Sotheby's
Location: New York
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
THE ROLE
This is a global and cross-functional role requiring superior
analytic abilities and group management. You will liaise directly
with senior business getters, senior management, and clients on
major transactions. You will also analyze, plan, and implement new
strategy projects to grow Sotheby's along its existing and new
business lines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Financial
- Develop deal structures and economics for complicated and
high-value transactions to serve the needs of clients,
counterparties, and Sotheby's, both at auction and
privately.
- Serve as a key point of contact for all financial deals working
directly with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Commercial
Officer, and Specialist Departments.
- Track relevant outstanding and past transaction-related
arrangements with clients globally in connection with Specialists,
Business Directors, Legal, Finance, and Senior Management.
- Adeptly guide and interface with business managers / directors,
specialists, and clients on high volume, fast-paced transactions to
promote thoughtful deal structuring and profitability.
- Prepare and maintain materials to be presented to Senior
Management and Board of Directors as updates on key
initiatives.
- Other projects
- Perform deep-dive analyses into historical actuals against
forecasts and plan.
- Lead cross-functional strategic projects and collaborate with
key stakeholders to streamline processes, further move into new
business channels, and expand the digital landscape.
- Perform ad-hoc analyses and various other reporting for Senior
Management and Board of Directors.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- Bachelor degree and high prior academic standing.
- Independent thinker who is capable of recognizing areas in need
of improvement and develop short and long-term action plans to
implement change.
- 3-7 total years of experience. Preferably with 2-3 years of
experience in private equity, investing, investment banking,
corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, consulting and/or
related role.
- Advanced MS Powerpoint and MS Excel skills are mandatory for
this role, must be an MS Excel power user with advanced spreadsheet
management/financial model building skills and ability to easily
manipulate large volumes of data, build and use advanced
macros/pivot tables/v- and h-lookups, etc.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills, ability to
present a cohesive story or solution.
- Must deal effectively with ambiguities, differing
personalities, and be able to manage multiple projects through
completion, often under tight deadlines. Flawless attention to
detail and ability to consistently generate a high-quality work
product.
- Motivated, creative and conscientious self-starter who
appreciates challenges and takes ownership to improve the status
quo.
- Prior art experience not required, but must exhibit an interest
in the business and seek opportunities to initiate (without being
instructed) new analysis or projects.
- Must be focused on continuous improvement with an ability to
add value and efficiencies across all current practices
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from
$80,000-$105,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates
are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a
competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide
range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience,
education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications
obtained. Market and organizational factors are also
considered.
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Keywords: Sotheby's, White Plains , Associate, Commercial Office, Administration, Clerical , New York, New York
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