Executive Assistant

Disability Solutions - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

Milwaukee, WI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

At Associated Bank, we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you. This position is responsible for performing varied and complex administrative functions that are critical to our business needs. The individual will independently accomplish managed projects or tasks and will be able to solve complex problems by reviewing multiple sources of information and making necessary judgments to derive at a successful conclusion. The role also involves process and procedure improvement, ensuring alignment with the strategic business objectives of the organization. The individual will analyze, assess, and report on key business line data, making recommendations as appropriate. This role requires an individual who possesses depth in leadership skills, is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple projects while maintaining confidentiality. Additionally, this position may involve managing or mentoring junior-level Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and coordination through the life cycle of project(s) including planning, estimating, execution, implementation, tracking, and support; oversees the ongoing review of project(s) status; identifies risks and developments.
• Identifies and analyzes problems through resolution; consults with team members and management as needed to formulate, recommend, and implement alternative solutions that go beyond the obvious in a timely manner.
• Ensures alignment to strategic priorities and demonstrates the ability to methodically plan, analyze, and schedule multiple interrelated initiatives based upon their strategic value, scope, and schedule and resource requirements.
• Acts as the point of contact and identifies appropriate resources to ensure communication and understanding of deadlines, assignments, and objectives.
• Provides the Business Line with support to communicate and implement administrative changes relative to staffing, role definition, performance standards, and process changes.
• Provides data management, collection, and distribution for the Business Line; assists in analysis and reconciliation as required.
• Prepares and coordinates materials for Business Line presentations to ensure accuracy of data and timely distribution, including those to the Board of Directors.
• Supports the Leadership Team and other senior managers as requested; ensures consistency and effectiveness for all Business Line activities.
• Researches best practices and makes recommendations to enhance efficiencies across the department and company; responsible for researching best practices, process, and procedure improvement ensuring alignment with the strategic business objectives of the organization.
• Coordinates event planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Business is required.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Project Management is required.
• 4-7 years of experience in Administrative, Analytical, and/or Project Management is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a banking or financial services environment.
• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory requirements in the banking sector.

Benefits

• Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.
• Paid time off to volunteer in your community.
• Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focused Colleague Resource Groups.
• Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave, an employee stock purchase plan, military benefits, and much more.
• Personal banking, loan, investment, and insurance benefits.