Sr. Administrative Assistant

About the Role

Provides administrative and executive support to senior managers and other partners in the department.

• Composes and creates documents, spreadsheets, and/or presentations.
• Maintains and organizes paper and electronic files, ensuring confidentiality.
• Manages database files.
• Handles and confirms travel arrangements and processes travel expense reimbursements.
• Schedules meetings and conferences.
• Works on special projects, such as gathering, inputting, and compiling information for reports as required by manager or other partners in the department.
• May track or monitor expenses for the department.
• May greet or assist clients and/or vendors.
• Responsible for identifying and resolving problems within established guidelines; uses initiative but refers more complex problems to supervisors/experts.
• Works effectively as a team member but also independently.
• Provides business development support.
• Supports culture and group engagement initiatives.
• Supports West and East Michigan advisory boards.

Requirements

• Professional communication skills (verbal and written) are required.
• Financial Services industry knowledge is preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Technical skills/systems knowledge (e.g., Microsoft Office and Workday).
• Event support knowledge is preferred.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

Benefits

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email the HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.