Administrative Assistant III - Northeast Ohio Market

Job Description:
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest businesses of its kind in the world specializing in goals-based wealth management, including planning for retirement, education, legacy, and other life goals through investment advice and guidance.
Merrill’s Financial Advisors and Wealth Management Client Associates help clients pursue the life they envision through a personal relationship with their advisory team committed to their needs. We believe trust comes from transparency. Our trusted advisory teams are equipped with access to the investment insights of Merrill coupled with the banking convenience of Bank of America.
Merrill is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Merrill, we empower you to bring your whole self to work. We value the unique perspectives in our thoughts, business, and within our employees and clients. Our Wealth Management team represents an array of different skills and experiences that individuals bring from all backgrounds and careers; whether gained through military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Job Description:
This job is responsible for providing diverse and confidential administrative support, including extensive calendar management. Key responsibilities include supporting management with administrative tasks, coordinating travel arrangements, processing expenses, gathering and reporting information relevant to/for the executive, and responding to incoming mail. Job expectations may include assisting with organizing in-person meetings and off-sites and managing different and conflicting objectives, projects, or activities in a responsive and personable manner.
Responsibilities:
Communicates with executives and line management to gather and convey relevant information
Answers manager's phone line, documenting accurate messages, and handling calls with appropriate judgment
Manages the calendar of multiple executives proactively, effectively resolving conflicts that arise in a professional manner
Arranges and handles details related to travel arrangements, expense reports, meetings, and appointments
Prepares meeting minutes and related meeting documents, utilizing written and oral communication skills
Prepares correspondence, reports, and forms for leaders, following interaction with internal and/or external customers to answer questions, research, and resolve problems
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of 3+ years professional, Client focused or relevant internship experience required
Displays strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize while delivering results and detail oriented
Applies strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to meet client needs
Demonstrates ability to learn and understand technology to assist client with the latest in Digital and Digital Banking
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Power Point, Co Pilot, and Power Point
Enjoys a fast-paced environment with changing and evolving responsibilities
Professional Verbal and Written Communication
Desired Qualifications:
Prior knowledge of financial products, policies & procedures is highly preferred.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience preferred
Skills:
Administrative Services
Attention to Detail
Customer and Client Focus
Planning
Prioritization
Adaptability
Collaboration
Event Planning
Office Administration
Problem Solving
Facilities Management
Oral Communications
Recording/Organizing Information
Research
Written Communications
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Internal employees who are currently working from home are still eligible to apply. However, if selected for the role, you may be required to work onsite in accordance with the workplace excellence policy
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
37.5