Administrative Assistant III

Merrill

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(5)

Portland, OR

Why you should apply for a job to Merrill:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.6/5 in supportive management
  • 80% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 80% would recommend this company to other women
  • 60% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • After working one year, employees can take up to 16 weeks of paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • Life Event Services team provides resources and benefits for life events like retirement; loss of a loved one; or gender transition.
  • Employee Financial Services offers U.S. employees financial education and special access to financial products, services and expertise.
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    Position summary

    e diversity in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different backgrounds and bring their unique perspectives, ideas and experiences, helping to create a work community that is culture driven, resilient, results focused and effective.

    Job Description:

    This job is responsible for providing diverse and confidential administrative support, including extensive calendar management. Key responsibilities include supporting management with administrative tasks, coordinating travel arrangements, processing expenses, gathering and reporting information relevant to/for the executive, and responding to incoming mail. Job expectations may include assisting with organizing in-person meetings and off-sites and managing different and conflicting objectives, projects, or activities in a responsive and personable manner.

    Responsibilities:

    • Communicates with executives and line management to gather and convey relevant information

    • Answers manager's phone line, documenting accurate messages, and handling calls with appropriate judgment

    • Manages the calendar of multiple executives proactively, effectively resolving conflicts that arise in a professional manner

    • Arranges and handles details related to travel arrangements, expense reports, meetings, and appointments

    • Prepares meeting minutes and related meeting documents, utilizing written and oral communication skills

    • Prepares correspondence, reports, and forms for leaders, following interaction with internal and/or external customers to answer questions, research, and resolve problems

    Desired Skills

    • 1+ years professional, Client focused or relevant internship experience required

    • Strong client service & technical skills (MS Word & Excel)

    • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

    • Strong leadership abilities, time management and organization skills

    • Ability to commit to and follow through with the execution of multiple and often competing priorities to meet deadlines

    • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred

    • Prior knowledge of financial products, policies & procedures is highly preferred

    • Experience supporting a senior level manager within the financial services field or relevant internship experience Knowledge of wealth management tools preferred

    Skills:

    • Administrative Services

    • Attention to Detail

    • Customer and Client Focus

    • Planning

    • Prioritization

    • Adaptability

    • Collaboration

    • Event Planning

    • Office Administration

    • Problem Solving

    • Facilities Management

    • Oral Communications

    • Recording/Organizing Information

    • Research

    • Written Communications

    Shift:
    1st shift (United States of America)

    Hours Per Week:
    40

    Why you should apply for a job to Merrill:

  • 4/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.6/5 in supportive management
  • 80% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 80% would recommend this company to other women
  • 60% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • After working one year, employees can take up to 16 weeks of paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • Life Event Services team provides resources and benefits for life events like retirement; loss of a loved one; or gender transition.
  • Employee Financial Services offers U.S. employees financial education and special access to financial products, services and expertise.