Executive Assistant - Operations

Sammons Financial Group • West Des Moines, IA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Provide proactive, high-impact support to President-level and senior executives to enable efficient execution of business priorities across Sammons Financial Group. Operate as a central coordinator of executive operations, ensuring alignment of schedules, communications, and key activities. Serve as a trusted partner to leadership by anticipating needs, managing day-to-day operations, and facilitating cross-functional coordination. Support execution of organizational initiatives, executive communications, and events while maintaining a high standard of professionalism, confidentiality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of executive offices’ functions and company organizational structure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent office skills, which include: typing, proofing, filing, and organization
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent time management skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to manage requests from several individuals and deal with others at all levels tactfully and respectfully
• Ability to run and organize daily activities to ensure a smoothly running office in a professional and personable manner

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Minimum 5 years' equivalent work experience within financial services Preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage executive calendars, communications, and daily priorities across multiple leaders, exercising judgment to prioritize requests and optimize executive time, decision-making, and business impact
• Proactively anticipate executive needs, identify potential conflicts, and implement solutions to maintain continuity and efficiency
• Review, triage, and respond to correspondence and inquiries on behalf of executives, using sound judgment and discretion
• Coordinate complex scheduling, travel, meetings and event logistics, ensuring seamless execution and a high standard of detail and organization
• Prepare, update, and design high-quality presentations, reports, and briefing materials for executive use
• Track and drive follow-through on action items, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely execution of executive priorities
• Maintain strict confidentiality while handling sensitive information and executive matters
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and elevate the effectiveness of the executive office
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives aligned to business priorities
• Maintain an in-office presence aligned with the executives supported

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
• Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
• Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k).
• Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs.
• Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.
• An ownership culture that inspires; join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees