Baird · 4 hours ago
Administrative Assistant Supervisor - Global Investment Banking
IL-Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expBaird is a recognized leader in Global Investment Banking, seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant Supervisor to oversee a team of Executive Assistants. The role involves managing daily operations, supporting team development, and ensuring quality standards are met to enable bankers to focus on core business functions.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Professional Support Talent Director to plan and execute support staff growth initiatives, ensuring that they align with boarder departmental goals
Support the Executive Assistants (EA), who are responsible for aiding our banking professionals with their daily administrative needs
Ensure that quality standards are met, and GIB procedures are followed
Maintain team engagement and bolster business development knowledge through staff meetings and group training sessions
Provide routine 1:1 coaching session to help the EA sustain / improve basic competencies, create high performance and productivity, and achieve their professional goals
Address and resolve any interpersonal issues that arise, providing guidance and support to the team
Collaborate with Professional Support Talent Director to prepare for semi-annual / annual evaluations performance reviews
Participate in recruitment efforts, including reviewing resumes, screening, and interview panels
Develop and maintain relationships with direct reports and key internal business partners to ensure the support team is exercising best practices
Continuously evaluate and reinforce processes and procedures to ensure efficiency
Stay up to date on industry trends and professional procedures and incorporate them into our team's operations where appropriate
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience with a financial services background required
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
Minimal travel expectations required
Preferred
5+ years of experience as a proven people leader and team management preferred
5+ years of experience as an executive assistant or similar role with significant transferable skills preferred
Strategic and analytic thinker with a drive towards execution and delivering results
Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, Workday, Salesforce, Concur, and SharePoint preferred
Proficient using virtual communication tools Teams, Zoom, Webex
Experience with AI tools (Chat GPT, Copilot) a plus
Benefits
Bonus potential up to 20% of base pay
Compensation and bonus are commensurate with experience, performance and/or firm profitability.
Company
Baird
Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ross W. Williams
Chief Operating Officer, Global Investment Banking
Adam W. Czaia
Managing Director
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