Executive Assistant

Harris Williams•Richmond, VA

7d•$81,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

Harris Williams is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Executive Assistant to support a team of investment bankers in Richmond, Virginia. The role serves as a central point of communication and helps keep the team organized and operating smoothly in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. The Executive Assistant works closely with Operating Support Staff and teammates, managing complex calendars, coordinating domestic and international travel, preparing expense reports, maintaining CRM records, and arranging meetings and conferences. The position provides direct exposure to investment bankers and the M&A and private capital advisory deal process from pitch to close. Role-specific training is provided, and the successful candidate may take on special projects, improve team workflows, and expand responsibilities over time. This is an in-office role with light after-hours email availability expected. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship. The posting lists a base salary range of $81,000 to $92,000 and states that the role is incentive eligible. It also describes benefits available to eligible PNC employees, including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and other programs.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams.
Ability to manage heavy calendar and contact-management responsibilities.
PowerPoint editing and formatting skills using templates.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability, including proofreading work before distribution.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
Clear written and verbal communication skills, responsiveness, and ability to acknowledge requests and clarify deadlines.
Proactive, self-starting, collaborative, adaptable, and intellectually curious approach to work.
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
The qualifications section states that roles at this level typically require an associate degree or equivalent and related experience or product knowledge; it also says typically 4+ years of related business or functional experience may be required, with a comparable combination of education, certification, and experience potentially accepted in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple executive inboxes, prioritizing emails, and responding on a banker's behalf when appropriate.
General Excel formula capabilities for organizing data and building dashboard requests.
Interest in learning the M&A and private capital advisory deal process from pitch to close.
Familiarity with Concur for expense reporting and CRM systems, or ability to learn new tools quickly.
Experience in finance or professional services.
Comfort using technology, including AI tools, to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Associate degree or equivalent, as described in the qualifications section.
Calendar management, office administration, organizing, presentation development, prioritization, and research skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the team's communication hub, preparing professional business communications and acting as a point of contact between bankers and the rest of the firm.
Manage complex calendars for multiple executives, prioritize schedules, and identify and resolve conflicts.
Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements.
Prepare accurate and timely expense reports.
Maintain the team's CRM by logging client contacts and touchpoints to support relationship tracking and business development.
Plan and execute meeting and conference logistics, including room reservations, catering, audio/video needs, and other essential services.
Work with Operating Support Staff and teammates, pitching in as needed to keep the team running smoothly.
Potentially take on special projects and help streamline team workflows as skills and responsibilities grow.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug coverage, including a Health Savings Account feature.
Dental and vision options.
Employee and spouse/child life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability protection.
401(k) with PNC match.
Pension and stock purchase plans.
Dependent care reimbursement account.
Back-up child and elder care.
Adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement.
Educational assistance, including select fully paid programs.
Wellness program with financial incentives.
Maternity and/or parental leave.
Up to 11 paid holidays each year.
9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law.
15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level and years of service.
Incentive-eligible compensation based on company, business, and/or individual performance.