Senior Executive Assistant

We’re looking for a highly experienced, self-directed Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This role requires the ability to manage advanced, diversified, and complex administrative and operational responsibilities of a confidential and sensitive nature.

The position requires a sophisticated blend of organizational excellence, independent judgment, and executive-level communication skills. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted partner to the CHRO, maintaining continuous interaction with senior leadership, Board stakeholders, and external partners.

  • Manage a high-volume, complex calendar with competing priorities across internal and external stakeholders; proactively anticipate conflicts and resolve independently
  • Oversee end-to-end global and domestic travel planning, including logistics, itinerary development, and issue resolution
  • Coordinate executive-level meetings, including Board-related activities, town halls, off-sites, and leadership events
  • Draft, edit, and proofread high-quality communications and executive-level materials
  • Manage executive correspondence, prioritization, and follow-ups with strong attention to detail
  • Partner cross-functionally with other Executive Assistants and stakeholders across global teams
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and manage sensitive information appropriately
  • Support expense reporting, tracking, and reconciliation processes
  • Assist with special projects, including PMO-style coordination such as tracking deliverables, timelines, and cross-functional initiatives

Required Experience

  • 15+ years of Executive Assistant experience, with recent support at the C-suite level
  • Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, global organization

Core Competencies

  • Strong project management / PMO capabilities, including coordination of multi-stakeholder initiatives and tracking deliverables
  • Advanced technology proficiency and demonstrated ability to proactively identify and implement efficiency-enhancing tools and solutions
  • Proven expertise in heavy calendar management and complex travel coordination
  • Exceptional written communication skills, including drafting and editing executive-level materials
  • Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated executive presence, sound judgment, and ability to operate with discretion
  • Independent thinker with the ability to anticipate needs, problem-solve proactively, and operate with minimal direction
  • Positive, professional demeanor with strong energy and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in the financial services industry
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Expectations

  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to represent the executive office effectively
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously with limited supervision
  • Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills across executive and administrative teams

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