Executive Administrative Assistant

Role Summary/Purpose

In this role you will provide administrative support services to T&O SLT members: Senior Vice President, Enterprise Servicing and Senior Vice President, Global Collections, Recovery & Operational Solutions.  The ideal candidate must have exceptional organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer (Microsoft Office) skills, and the ability to handle confidential information and work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.

Candidates should be located, or willing to relocate, to Stamford, CT. 

This role does require the ability to be onsite 3-4 days per week.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Interact with employees, customers, outside advisors in a professional and efficient manner.

• Effectively use computer and company software programs with strong emphasis on Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook (for appointments/email) and Concur for T&E.

• Planning & creating meetings and managing busy and complex calendars (including frequent calendar shifts)

• Arranging for complex travel plans and events and prepare/reconcile T&E and Purchase Card reports; Travel (book on-line flight reservations and coordinate all travel/meeting logistics)

• Process invoices and ensure timely vendor payments

• Coordinate activities and meetings, planning for on-site and off-site events; includes coordination with outside parties

• Design and create presentation and proposal packages with some graphical content, as needed.

• Ensure documents are posted accurately and timely in preparation for meetings/conference calls

• Attend staff/team meetings as required

• Maintain calendar for staff and department activities.  Assist in prioritization of items.

• Manage purchase order processing

• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 6+ years in an executive administrative role, specifically supporting C-suite level executives

• 3+ years of experience working with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

• Be located, or willing to relocate, to Stamford, CT. 

• Availability to be onsite 3-4 days per week.

Desired Characteristics:

• Excellent in all applications of Microsoft Office and Outlook

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organizational skills and possess the ability to handle multiple projects

• Strong problem-solving skills & passion for excellence

• Demonstrative initiative, ability to work independently and must be a team player

• Ability to accept responsibility and handle confidential information

• Excellent proficiency of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Strong attention to detail

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and self-confidence

• Clear, concise and articulate communication skills (verbal & written)

• Prior experience working with a Human Resources Department preferred

Grade/Level: 06

Our Way of Working:

We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events. 

*Field Sales and some Commercial team roles may have varied location requirements based upon partner obligations or preferences.

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they ar