BMO U.S. · 23 hours ago
Executive Assistant Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$45K/yr - $83K/yr
7+ years expBMO U.S. is a financial services company committed to creating lasting, positive change for customers and communities. The Executive Assistant will provide administrative and operational support to two executives in Legal and Regulatory Compliance, ensuring efficient operations and effective stakeholder relationships.
Banking
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, financial and human resources administration and provides professional support to two executives and their direct reports
Provides subject matter expertise and advice related to assigned strategic initiatives and act as relationship management for assigned initiatives
Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders
Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations
Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards
Leads the planning, coordinating and implementing department events
Provides senior level administrative and operational support within a large, diverse team including two senior executives
Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information
Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting
Provides input into the planning and implementation of administrative programs
Coordinates and monitors budgets and reporting on results vs. budget
Provides coaching and mentoring to more junior administrative assistants to support them in developing capability to carry out current job accountabilities
Manages and monitors calendars and upcoming events
Dispatches meeting invitations, books meeting rooms and arranges for resources and other requirements in support of smooth and efficient meeting facilitation
Supports the coordination and implementation of department events
Develops and maintains a filing system; ensures business and operational reports, forms, and other documentation, paper or electronic, are readily available
Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications (e.g., correspondence, presentations, policies & procedures)
Dispatches outgoing communications
Answers central phone line, responding to and resolving/escalating inquiries
Processes invoices for payment in adherence with documented processes and guidelines and vendor agreements
Prepares and logs departmental expense claims and reports
Tracks expenses to ensure they stay within budget
Makes travel arrangements, booking flight/hotel reservations as needed
Liaises with internal business units and external vendors and participates in the local coordination and implementation of premises and building related matters including incoming / outgoing staff and contractors, relocations, office planning and new furniture requirements while ensuring minimal interruptions to business operations
Ensures all vacation and absence scheduling is documented, takes into account critical business needs, follows guidelines, and is managed consistently across employees in the group; identifies scheduling conflicts for resolution
Coordinates training requirements for staff (research, booking, cancellations, confirmations, etc.)
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives
Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness
Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules
Works mostly independently
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed
Qualification
Required
Typically 7+ years of relevant experience in an administrative/ professional support function, demonstrating progressive responsibility and post-secondary degree in related field of study
Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience
Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth
Collaboration & team skills - In-depth
Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth
Influence skills - In-depth
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Accident and life insurance
Retirement savings plans
Company
BMO U.S.
We’re a bank, but there’s more to it than that. We're a top ten bank in North America and have been serving our customers since 1817.
5001-10000 employees
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