Guardian

ExecutiveAssistant

$82–122k New York, New York, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Executive Assistant at Guardian. Skills: Executive support, Calendar management, Travel arrangements, Confidentiality. Provide executive administrative support. Solve problems”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

10% travel maximum, 3 days in office

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C-suite level senior executives, Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours when needed, Flexibility to travel as needed

Nice to Have

Experience in project management, Experience in event coordination

What You'll Do.

Provide executive administrative support

Bring forward recommended solutions

Exhibit confidentiality

Coordinate travel arrangements

Process reimbursable expenses

Arrange meeting logistics

Resolve calendar conflicts

Adjust to changing work priorities

Keep leadership informed

Collaborate with sourcing team

Initiate purchase orders

Manage vendor payments

Prepare correspondence

Prepare presentations

Assist with special projects

Perform additional assignments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interact with executives; Interact with assistants; Collaborate with AV team; Collaborate with sourcing team; Work as part of a team

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication

Process & Methodology

Project management, Event coordination

Full Job Description

The Executive Assistant will support the Head of Financial Protection & Retirement Solutions and one additional senior executive on the team. The role requires high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, highly technical capability with suite of tools, an incredible work ethic, and the ability to proactively anticipate and manage a variety of executive needs. The Executive Assistant will exercise considerable discretion in judgment and confidentiality and will possess the organizational skills to support the varied tasks and deadlines that are required daily. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in the success of the organization. ## **You will** * Provide proactive level of executive administrative support, ensuring excellent service and professionalism with every interaction. * Demonstrate ability to solve problems and bring forward recommended solutions. * Consistently demonstrate excellent judgment, and integrity, exhibiting a high level of confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive correspondence, issues, and information. * Coordinate all travel arrangements (flights, car service, hotel reservations, etc.) and process reimbursable expenses in a timely manner. * Proactively manage calendar, schedule meetings, arrange meeting logistics and resolve calendar conflicts. * Interact with executives and assistants internally and externally, responding to requests with an appropriate sense of urgency. * Prioritize and manage your own workflow to ensure quality and efficiency to meet deadlines and be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities. * Proactively address, or resolve issues, within own area of accountability and keep leadership informed of any matters requiring their attention. * Collaborate with sourcing team and other necessary parties to initiate purchase orders (PO) and manage vendor payments effectively. * Prepare correspondence, reports, pr

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