Executive Assistant

Cross River • Fort Lee, NJ

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About The Position

The Executive Assistant will support the Chief Lending Officer on the Commercial Banking Group (CBG) team. The role provides high-level executive assistance and supports lending-team operations, departmental budget management, and special projects. The successful candidate is organized, solution oriented, discreet, and able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment while building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to seamlessly perform and prioritize multiple tasks with excellent attention to detail.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly resourceful team player who can also work effectively independently.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adapt to competing demands.
• Ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Forward-looking approach, including actively seeking opportunities and proposing solutions.
• Ability to learn new systems.
• Proactively address challenges and anticipate upcoming needs.
• 10+ years supporting a C-level executive.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to the Chief Lending Officer, including complex calendar management, domestic and international travel coordination, expense reporting, budget tracking, confidential correspondence, gatekeeping, and support for special projects and strategic initiatives.
• Support lending-team document execution, invoicing, borrower refund processing for closed, withdrawn, or declined transactions, and obtaining required release forms.
• Assist with operational and administrative tasks across the lending function.
• Assist with preparing presentation materials.
• Maintain third-party vendor lists, including license updates and annual E&O and other required updates; order and monitor assignments from vendors as needed by the loan team.
• Set and manage internal and external stakeholder expectations.
• Assist with CBG department budget management, including management of Divvy accounts and balances.
• Handle confidential matters discreetly and professionally, including the executive’s personal insurance and day-to-day affairs as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior