Administrative Assistant III- Palo Alto, CA

Bank of America•Palo Alto, CA

10d•$25 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance. Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America. Merrill is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective. Job Description: This job is responsible for providing diverse and confidential administrative support, including extensive calendar management. Key responsibilities include supporting management with administrative tasks, coordinating travel arrangements, processing expenses, gathering and reporting information relevant to/for the executive, and responding to incoming mail. Job expectations may include assisting with organizing in-person meetings and off-sites and managing different and conflicting objectives, projects, or activities in a responsive and personable manner. For internal employees; participation in a work from home posture does not make you ineligible to post, however, may require to meet the workplace excellence policy.

Requirements

Administrative Services
Attention to Detail
Customer and Client Focus
Planning
Prioritization
Adaptability
Collaboration
Event Planning
Office Administration
Problem Solving
Facilities Management
Oral Communications
Recording/Organizing Information
Research
Written Communications
Strong Team Player
Leading Initiative
The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC; FINRA
Minimum Education: High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Communicates with executives and line management to gather and convey relevant information
Answers manager's phone line, documenting accurate messages, and handling calls with appropriate judgment
Manages the calendar of multiple executives proactively, effectively resolving conflicts that arise in a professional manner
Arranges and handles details related to travel arrangements, expense reports, meetings, and appointments
Prepares meeting minutes and related meeting documents, utilizing written and oral communication skills
Prepares correspondence, reports, and forms for leaders, following interaction with internal and/or external customers to answer questions, research, and resolve problems

Benefits

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.
This role is currently benefits eligible.
We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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