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Now Hiring - FHLBank Chicago - Executive Assistant Sales Risk and Operations in Chicago, IL

Executive Assistant Sales Risk and Operations in Chicago, IL

FHLBank Chicago
Base Salary $74K - $111K
Total Comp: NA
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Qualifications Years In Sales
Industry: Financial Services

Benefits:

yes
Customer Size: all
Car Allowance: no
Sales Cycle: Short
Travel: none
Years Selling in Industry:
Education:
They Sell Banking & Lending
To Whom Financial Services

Location:

Chicago, IL
3.6

Full description of the position

Join the FHLBC team!

At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that’s why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Retirement program (401k and Pension)
  • Generous PTO plan
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Hybrid working model (effective February 22, 2022)
  • Casual dress code
Who we are:
FHLBank Chicago partners with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment in the Bank, and support for their community investment activities. We are one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks created by Congress in 1932 as a government sponsored enterprise to support mortgage lending and community investment. We are member owned and member focused. Our members include banks, credit unions, insurance companies and CDFIs.
What it’s like to work here:
At FHLBank Chicago, we bring people together. Our regular All-Staff meetings keep employees informed and our values drive the work that we do. Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured employees to guide their onboarding. Our Employee Value Proposition is honed by listening and identifying the needs and priorities of our valued employees. Through CommuniTeam, we volunteer and identify ways to strengthen our communities. Our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) hosts signature and employee-led events for continued learning; and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and culture clubs create connections around shared interests and experiences. We offer live and on-demand professional development opportunities to grow your skillset and your career.
What you’ll do:
The Executive Assistant operates with independent judgement to provide executive level support to the Group Head of Sales, Group Head of Risk Management and Group Head of Operations. This individual performs a wide variety of support and administrative tasks and projects in support of the Sales, Risk, and Operations Groups, proactively identifies and addresses administrative issues and opportunities, and communicates effectively and cultivates relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.

** Core working hours 7:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m. Position requires in-office support Monday through Thursday.**
How you’ll make an impact:
  • Provide excellent, first-class customer service to 3 executive leaders across the Sales, Risk, and Operations groups
  • Proactively identify and address administrative issues and opportunities, and effectively communicate solutions
  • Enjoy a hands-on experience, working in our beautiful downtown office Monday through Thursday.
What you can expect:
  • Acts as a key partner to the various Group Heads, providing clear communication and acts as the main point of contact among executives, employees, clients, and other external partners.
  • Without direction, manages and prioritizes the workload of administrative responsibilities and coordinates the workload between resources, which include meetings, travel, conferences and departmental activities.
  • Independently manages meeting logistics that includes, but is not limited to collecting weekly updates from managers, reserving conference rooms, setting up audio visual, catering orders and registration and greeting guests.
  • Manages and coordinates the Group Head schedules and calendars, including conference room management and regular reporting on recurring meetings.
  • Provides meeting support, which includes agendas, creating schedules and circulation of materials, etc.
  • Plans, organizes and coordinates various activities related to presentations and reports, including creating and editing presentations.
  • Responsible for collecting information from various sources and combining and consolidating the information into a presentable format.
  • Main point of contact to organize all group gatherings (including training, lunch and learns, etc.).
  • Champion process re-engineering by challenging the status quo of current processes and suggesting improvements or alternatives.
  • Manages expense reporting for the Sales, Risk and Operations Groups. Gathers all receipts, prepares, processes and submits expense reports and purchase orders on an ongoing basis. Summarizes payment status in executive-level reporting.
  • Manages the processing of all vendor invoices monthly and resolve any discrepancies.
  • Collaborates with colleagues and other departments in order to complete work effectively.
What you’ll bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree or related experience
  • 7-10+ years experience supporting senior / executive level management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Experience with Microsoft Teams and Workday preferred
  • Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information
  • Experience putting together executive or board level committee packages
  • Detail-orientated with the ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities
  • Excellent Project Management skills
  • Highly organized and detailed oriented
  • Able to communicate clearly and concisely with a high degree of professionalism. Excellent communication skills, including telephone and writing skills.
  • Highly motivated, proactive, approachable, resourceful, strong work ethic, flexible, exercise good judgment, sound decision making and open to feedback for growth and development.
  • Self-starter, ability to multi-task and attention to detail is critical
  • Demonstrate inclusiveness in day-to-day work and embrace working in a diverse and inclusive culture.
  • Core working hours 7:30 a.m – 4:30 p.m. Position requires in-office support Monday through Thursday.
The perks:
At FHLBank Chicago, employees come first. We offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees. Our retirement program includes a 401K and Pension. Our generous PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees and 11 paid holidays per year. We offer work from home options and a casual dress code at our beautiful new space in the Old Post Office. Step into your future with us.
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FHLBank Chicago
Company Size
201 to 500 Employees
Founded
1932
They Sell
Banking & Lending
To Whom
Financial Services
Website
www.fhlbc.com
Revenue
$100 to $500 million (USD)

FHLBank Chicago is currently hiring for 1 sales position
FHLBank Chicago has openings in: IL
The average salary at FHLBank Chicago is:

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FHLBank Chicago is currently hiring for 1 sales position
FHLBank Chicago has openings in: IL
The average salary at FHLBank Chicago is:

1 Yes (amount not posted)