Administrative Assistant

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Administrative Assistant will support the Americas Distribution Team of New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM).  This individual will interact and serve as the first line of contact with our internal clients and external partners and vendors on behalf of the Distribution Team. This individual must effectively work with senior executives and administrative assistants, team members within the department, with employees throughout New York Life, as well as with external business partners/contacts. The position is based in our New York City Office and will have a hybrid schedule with two remote days and three days in the office.

The ideal candidate must have a proactive and learning mindset, excellent organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills, be flexible and agile as priorities change, work effectively with other administrative assistants across the company, and be able to handle confidential information with tact and professionalism. The ideal candidate will possess strong judgement and decision-making skills that impact the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of the team’s day-to-day work. In addition, the individual must possess the demonstrated ability to provide solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage calendar, travel and expenses, assist with day-to-day operations
• Handle heavy meeting scheduling, including by coordinating with other executive assistants
• Provide basic tech support and troubleshoot IT issues when necessary
• Assist with light departmental event planning
• Assist with compiling and submitting data for compliance purposes
• Manage the operations of the office, including ordering and maintaining supplies, and handling other administrative duties as needed

What You’ll Bring:

• 5-10+ years of experience, preferably in the asset management/financial services
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization skills; exceptional attention to detail and follow-up
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities; flexibility in a fast-paced corporate environment
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills
• Proactive and client-centric
• A positive attitude and professional demeanor
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

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Pay Transparency

Salary Range:  $60,000 - $75,000 

Overtime eligible:  

Discretionary bonus eligible:  

Sales bonus eligible:  

Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual’s experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.

Our Benefits

We provide a full package of benefits for employees – and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work. Click here to discover more about our comprehensive benefit options or visit our NYL Benefits Site.

Our Diversity Promise

We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture. Click here to learn more about how we have been recognized for our leadership.

Recognized as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.

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Job Requisition ID: 91172