Executive Assistant I - TDS

TD Bank • New York, NY

3d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Assistant I - TDS provides highly skilled, diversified, confidential and administrative support of an executive nature to a senior executive of a Company division, performing complex and technical activities requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. This role works with persons at all levels of the company, as well as external organizations and customers and handles highly confidential materials. This role facilitates management details and serves as an intermediary with important delegated administrative functions to relieve executives of administrative responsibilities and details. This role may supervise various offices' administrative and support personnel. This role coordinates and facilitates high-level executive functions with wide latitude for independent judgment. This role assists with numerous highly confidential functions including merger & acquisition early-stage meetings and due diligence document organization. This role compiles, formats, prepares and distributes Board of Directors and Committee meeting materials, minutes and records. This role requires a minimum of 4 days in office.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and/or Bachelor's degree or progressive work experience in addition to experience below
• 3 – 5 years of related experience, preferably in finance, law, or adjacent industries
• Exceptional clerical and administrative skills
• Knowledge of division organization, terminology and operations
• Ability to work independently and as a team, in collaboration with other Executive Assistants on the team
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to keep others focused, on task and efficient
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• PC skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets, reporting tools and presentation software

Responsibilities

• Provides a high level of administrative support ensuring quality service and professionalism at every customer interaction
• Manages efficiently in a multi-tasked environment and ensures deadlines are met
• Applies appropriate due diligence ensuring accuracy in preparing and promptly completing all required supporting documentation (i.e.reports, presentations, invoices, correspondence/communications, tables, charts, files, etc.)
• Schedules and organizes meetings, including preparation and coordination by booking the facility, pre-mail, arranging required equipment, refreshments, etc., as required
• Maintains proficiency with software applications/programs and/or department specific systems as required (i.e. MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lotus Notes, etc.)
• Efficiently manages and promptly responds to all incoming enquiries/requests for information independently or re-directs to the appropriate person/area
• Ensures the optimal level of customer service and professionalism is provided
• Provides accurate, organized and efficient administrative support; collects and tracks data, researches information, sorts and distributes mail, balances and processes expense reports, schedules and organizes meetings, manages calendars, creates and maintains files, and performs other administrative assignments as required
• Consistently exercises discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalates issues where appropriate
• Prioritizes and manages own workflow to ensure quality and efficiency (i.e. meets deadlines; be flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities)
• Uses software programs and other tools or equipment with ease and efficiency, and provides documents/information that effectively support the needs of the team
• Efficiently manages expectations/concerns through strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Takes initiative to identify and recommend improvements in own job function, researches and/or investigates issues requiring resolution in order to execute on assigned tasks
• Be an effective team player and flexible in adjusting to changing work priorities
• Participates fully as a member of the team and contributes to a positive work environment
• Keeps others in the immediate team informed and up to date about the status/progress of projects, and all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
• Supports the team by continuously developing knowledge in own area
• Reports to a Bank Executive and also supports up to 10 bankers across title bands, from Managing Director to Analyst
• Senior level of administrative support and performs diverse range of tasks that involve a range of complexity
• Has autonomy and some discretion to make decisions within well-defined parameters
• Role may also be involved with the administration of sensitive and/or confidential material requiring discretion
• Must have experience booking complex travel arrangements and calendar management
• The Executive Assistant is also responsible for submitting expenses in a timely and accurate fashion for all team members, Managing Director to Analyst
• The Executive Assistant must be available on weekends in a limited capacity for urgent client needs

Benefits

• Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD.
• Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role.
• Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals.
• Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.
• Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
• You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees