Senior Administrative Assistant - Central Bank Services (CBS)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Coordinates, conducts, and documents advanced and/or complex analysis within the Central Bank Services (CBS) business lines. Work may include analyzing financial and/or operational data and making recommendations. Regularly utilizes problem solving, decision making and analytical skills to meet changing business needs. Also provides administrative support to members of the CBS officer team.

The level of work is considered advanced, and staff work under minimal supervision. This position has no direct reports.

Your Responsibilities:

• Maintains, manipulates and analyzes spreadsheets and databases for department

• Provide administrative and calendar support to members of the CBS officer team

• Provides analysis, findings, and recommendations on moderate to complex analysis projects or operational activities for the Credit Risk Management and Statistics business lines

• Identifies inaccuracies/ errors in data and makes recommendations to remedy errors; coordinates small to medium projects on behalf of the department and/or participates in larger Department and/or District strategic projects

• Contribute to the drafting and editing of department-wide communications

• Leads control activities for assigned area and/or process control analysis (e.g., tracking of department assets); may act as liaison for audits and audit resolution activities

• Assists in planning and execution of conferences and meetings including securing meeting space, developing invitations and communications with conference attendees, coordinating written materials, managing staff members involved with event and other related tasks

• Provides work direction and training to junior staff as needed

• Assist in providing varied administrative support activities including, but not limited to, maintaining files and leave records, proofreading, processing internal work orders/requests (e.g., travel reimbursements, office supplies), and processing forms (e.g., telephone, facilities, expense check requests, etc.)

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• 5-7+ years of direct work experience

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite and demonstrated ability to learn new applications

• Possesses and applies strong internet navigation and research skills

• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills

• Exhibits excellent judgment and highly professional etiquette

• Time management and organizational skills

• Possesses and applies extensive problem solving and decision-making skills

• Service oriented and flexible to meet changing business needs

What we offer:

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, pension plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria.  A flexible work and continuous learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career.

Location:

This is a hybrid role. Your presence will be expected in the Chicago, IL Office.

Other Requirements:

• This document indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. An employee's responsibilities, tasks, and duties might differ from those outlined in the job description, and other duties, assigned, are a part of the job. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reserves the right to modify the elements of this job description, as business needs require.

• This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take approximately two months to be completed. The screening covers areas such as education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reaches out to your references and people that know you well.

• This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and can take approximately two months to be completed. The screening covers areas such as education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reaches out to your references and people that know you well.

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