Executive Assistant I

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Zurich Insurance Company Ltd Full time

Executive Assistant I Job Description

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant I to provide high-level administrative support to senior management. This role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide administrative support to senior management, including calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting.
  • Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and accurate completion of work.
  • Collaborate with teammates to ensure accurate and proactive approach to senior management needs.
  • Handle and coordinate calendar management, domestic travel, and expense reporting.
  • Run multiple month-end reports and distribute to appropriate team levels.
  • Greets and directs internal and external customers to the appropriate person(s). Handles internal customer and employee inquiries. May refer more complex inquiries and/or complaints to appropriate personnel.
  • Answers and screens phone calls and responds to simple e-mails for senior management.
  • Composes routine and non-routine correspondences from brief notes, oral or written instructions. Receives incoming mail and forwards to appropriate personnel to handle.
  • Controls, coordinates, and maintains senior management schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments, and other activities. Does follow-up work as needed.
  • Supports special event facilitation where appropriate.
  • Coordinates large group meetings with conference room functionality where appropriate.
  • Maintains supplies, coordinates travel logistics using the corporate travel procurement tool.
  • Prepares expense reports and handles payments for expense items.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and no prior experience required in the administrative area OR Associate degree and no prior experience required in the administrative area OR High school diploma or equivalent and 3 or more years of experience in the administrative area AND Microsoft Office 365 experience.
  • Experience planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of company operations and organizational procedures.
  • Administrative experience in a multi-tasked, high-paced, confidential environment.
  • Ability to prioritize.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with tools/systems such as Salesforce, Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.

About Zurich Insurance Company Ltd:

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd is a leading global insurance company that provides commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging.

Location: Chicago, IL

Remote Working: Hybrid

Schedule: Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No


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