Northern Trust · 1 week ago
Executive Assistant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$62K/yr - $115K/yr
10+ years expNorthern Trust is a globally recognized financial institution that has been in operation since 1889. The Executive Assistant will provide administrative services and support for two members of the Executive Management Group, managing calendars, travel arrangements, and communications while ensuring confidentiality and attention to detail.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Manages complex and heavy daily calendar management including meetings, appointments, conferences and outside engagements
Coordinates travel arrangements for domestic and international travel and prepares travel itineraries
Monitors e-mails, screens telephone calls and visitors and provides general assistance
Prepares internal and external correspondences, reports and presentations
Communicates and acts as a liaison between the external or internal executives, managers and clients in coordinating meetings, responding to inquiries and/or special requests
Organize, prioritize, and coordinate assignments/events
Handles finance and expense management for the senior management/ executive such as invoices, expense processing, etc
May work on special projects, such as gathering, inputting and compiling information for reports as required by manager or other partners in the department
May transcribe notes for senior management/executives
Maintains and organizes paper and electronic files
Delivers a work product that requires less revision
May have direct interaction with committees and/or other Senior Management/Executives
May greet or assist clients and/or vendors
Qualification
Required
10+ years of administrative support experience working with senior, c-level executives
Ability to work 5 days a week in the office
Excellent oral and written communication skills are required
Analytical and problem solving skills are required
Proven experience working in fast-paced environments and navigating within large organizations
Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel) is required
A College or University degree and/or relevant administrative support experience
Benefits
Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
Paid time off
Parental and caregiver leave
Life & accident insurance
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
Company
Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a global leader in delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.25B2025-11-20Post Ipo Debt· $1.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Michael O'Grady
President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Peter Cherecwich
Chief Operating Officer
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