Sr. Administrative Assistant

Northern Trust • Grand Rapids, MI

21d

About The Position

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. The Sr. Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to senior managers and other partners in the department.

Requirements

• Professional communication skills (verbal and written) are required
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required
• Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office and Workday)

Nice To Haves

• Financial Services industry knowledge is preferred
• Event support knowledge is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and executive support to senior manager and other partners in West Michigan
• Composes and creates documents, spreadsheets and/or presentations
• Maintains and organizes paper and electronic files. Ensures confidentiality
• Manages database files
• Handles and confirms travel arrangements and processes travel expense reimbursements
• Schedules meetings and conferences
• Works on special projects, such as gathering, inputting and compiling information for reports as required by manager or other partners in the department
• May track or monitor expenses for the department
• May greet or assist clients and/or vendors
• Responsible for identifying and resolving problems within established guidelines
• Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts
• Works effectively as a team member but also independently
• Business development support
• Culture and group engagement support
• West and East Michigan advisory board support

Benefits

• flexible and collaborative work culture
• strong history of financial strength and stability
• Movement within the organization is encouraged
• senior leaders are accessible
• company committed to an inclusive workplace
• assisting the communities we serve
• Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture
• Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities
• Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed