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Executive Assistant
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Summary

Location

Johnston

Type

full-time

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About this role

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Administrative Assistant to support the Head of Commercial Operations and ensure seamless day-to-day operations. In this role, you will manage inquiries, draft and resolve communications, and handle confidential matters with the utmost professionalism. You will oversee scheduling, calls, and emails, coordinate travel arrangements and expense reporting and organize meetings and events, including senior leadership sessions and community initiatives. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure. You will also perform other duties as needed to help support Commercial Operations goals and initiatives.

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports accurately and on time. 
  • Manage emails and calls while delivering clear, professional communications to ensure consistent messaging. 
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise the highest level of professionalism when handling sensitive information. 
  • Organize internal and external meetings, conference calls, and community engagement / volunteer events. 
  • Prepare and distribute agendas, participate in meetings, document notes and action items, and follow up diligently. 
  • Provide support to team members as needed to meet business objectives. 
  • Communicate effectively across all levels and cultures within the organization, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills when collaborating with clients and vendors. 
  • Prepare relevant documentation as needed. 
  • Perform additional duties as needed to support Commercial Operations goals and initiatives.  

Qualifications

  • 3+ years administrative support experience of a senior executive required – 2+ years minimum (calendar management, email, travel, expense reports, etc.)
  • Demonstrated 3+ years of utilizing strong written and verbal communication skills within a sophisticated environment while maintaining high confidentiality and being relied upon for accuracy and trustworthiness. 
  • Competent in Systems knowledge with 3+ years’ experience in MS Office; SharePoint & Teams required (or similar software)
  • Demonstrate attention to detail, action-oriented focus, effective time management and exception organizational skills required.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Ideal candidate maintains a positive, client focused attitude in an environment with quickly changing priorities and brings a growth mindset.

Hours & Work Schedule 

  • Hours per Week: 40
  • Work Schedule: M - F 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM – Flexibility is required to accommodate business needs.
  • Location: EPOC – and travel to Johnston as needed.     

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

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Tech stack
Organizational Skills,Communication Skills,Attention To Detail,Time Management,Confidentiality,Calendar Management,Email Management,Travel Coordination,Expense Reporting,Meeting Organization,Interpersonal Skills,Documentation Preparation,Team Support,Professionalism,Proactivity,Flexibility

About Citizens

Citizens Private Bank provides an extraordinary caliber of service that goes beyond and above — a commitment to redefining excellence and continuously striving for more. Backed by the strength and stability of Citizens, one of the country’s oldest and largest financial institutions, Citizens Private Bank delivers holistic banking and wealth management¹ solutions tailored to our clients’ unique financial ambitions. Our Private Bankers serve as a single point of contact and relentlessly go the extra mile to help clients preserve and grow wealth with bespoke financial solutions and advice.

Supported by a team of banking and wealth management experts, our Private Bankers stand ready to anticipate our clients’ needs and to help build their wealth, now and for generations to come.

¹Citizens Wealth Management (in certain instances DBA Citizens Private Wealth) is a division of Citizens Bank, N.A. (“Citizens”). Securities, insurance, brokerage services, and investment advisory services offered by Citizens Securities, Inc. (“CSI”), a registered broker-dealer and SEC registered investment adviser, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services may also be offered by Clarfeld Financial Advisors, LLC (“CFA”), an SEC registered investment adviser, or by unaffiliated members of FINRA and SIPC providing brokerage and custody services to CFA clients (see Form ADV for details). Insurance products may also be offered by Estate Preservation Services, LLC (“EPS”), or an unaffiliated party. CSI, CFA and EPS are affiliates of Citizens. Banking products and trust services offered by Citizens. For deposit products, Member FDIC.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Financial Services

What you'll do

  • The Executive Assistant will manage inquiries, draft communications, and handle confidential matters while supporting the Head of Commercial Operations. Responsibilities include coordinating travel arrangements, managing emails and calls, organizing meetings, and providing support to team members.

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What does a Executive Assistant do at Citizens?

As a Executive Assistant at Citizens, you will: the Executive Assistant will manage inquiries, draft communications, and handle confidential matters while supporting the Head of Commercial Operations. Responsibilities include coordinating travel arrangements, managing emails and calls, organizing meetings, and providing support to team members..

Why join Citizens as a Executive Assistant?

Citizens is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Executive Assistant position at Citizens remote?

The Executive Assistant position at Citizens is based in Johnston, Rhode Island, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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