Executive Assistant

Cross River•Fort Lee, NJ

3d•$90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Cross River’s Commercial Banking Group is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Lending Officer. The role requires a team-oriented, solution-focused professional who can work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and handle matters with urgency, integrity, and discretion. The position provides broad administrative and project support, facilitates communication between the Chief Lending Officer and company stakeholders, and helps manage departmental budgets and project execution.

Requirements

10+ years of experience supporting a C-level executive.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships and solve problems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and adapt to competing demands.
Demonstrated 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.
Ability to proactively address challenges and anticipate upcoming needs.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Chief Lending Officer’s calendar, scheduling conflicts, expense reports, budget matters, domestic and international travel, correspondence, confidential communications, and ad hoc projects.
Facilitate smooth communication between the Chief Lending Officer and the rest of the company.
Coordinate with other teams to keep them informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, follow up appropriately, and communicate relevant developments to the Chief Lending Officer.
Communicate with internal Commercial Banking Group teams on behalf of the Chief Lending Officer.
Assist with preparing presentation materials and maintain third-party vendor lists, including license updates and annual E&O and other required updates; order and monitor vendor assignments as needed by the loan team.
Set and manage internal and external stakeholder expectations.
Assist with Commercial Banking Group budget management, including managing Divvy accounts and balances.
Provide project updates to stakeholders as required.
Assess project execution regularly to identify areas for improvement.
Track project performance periodically to help ensure short- and long-term goals are met.
Handle confidential matters discreetly and professionally.