Senior Administrative Assistant

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week 

Executive Assistant, Risk Management

Join the Risk Management department. This role supports the Head of Enterprise Risk Management, the Head of Enterprise Resilience, and their teams. The position combines executive support, team coordination, and operational execution. The successful candidate will help leaders manage priorities, coordinate activities across teams, and ensure the smooth execution of business and administrative processes.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and resourceful. They anticipate needs, exercise sound judgment, and thrive in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.

What You'll Do:

· Manage complex calendars, scheduling, and meeting logistics, proactively balancing competing priorities and resolving conflicts

· Coordinate committee meetings, team meetings, department events, offsites, and other key activities

· Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports accurately and efficiently

· Support planning and other recurring departmental activities

· Partner with leaders and team members to track priorities, deadlines, and deliverables

· Assist with preparation and formatting of presentations, reports, and executive communications

· Identify opportunities to streamline processes and leverage technology to improve team effectiveness

· Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

What You'll Bring:

· 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams in a corporate environment

· Proven ability to manage complex calendars and shifting priorities in a fast-paced setting

· Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization

· Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information

· Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

· Experience leveraging AI and digital tools to improve efficiency and productivity

Preferred Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree preferred

· Experience supporting multiple executives or leadership teams

· Prior experience in financial services, insurance, risk management, resilience, audit, compliance, or a related function

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $60,500-$86,000 

Overtime eligible: Nonexempt 

Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes 

Sales bonus eligible: No 

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 Commitment to Inclusion
At New York Life, fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to who we are and how we serve our communities. We have a longstanding commitment to creating an environment where individuals can contribute their best and succeed together. This foundation is rooted in our core values of humanity and integrity, ensuring that every employee feels valued and supported. By embracing a broad range of perspectives and experiences, we achieve greater success and fulfill our promise of providing financial security and peace of mind to families across all communities. Click here to learn more about New York Life’s leadership in this space.​

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: 94264