Senior Administrative Assistant

About Northern Trust:Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.Major Duties :1. Provides administrative support to senior managers or other partners in the department2. Composes and creates documents, spreadsheets and/or presentations3. Maintains and organizes paper and electronic files. Ensures confidentiality4. Manages database files5. Handles and confirms travel arrangements and processes travel expense reimbursements6. Schedules meetings and conferences7. Works on special projects, such as gathering, inputting and compiling information for reports as required by manager or other partners in the department8. May track or monitor expenses for the department9. May greet or assist clients and/or vendors10. Responsible for identifying and resolving problems within established guidelines11. Expected to use some initiative but refer more complex problems to supervisors/experts12. Works effectively as a team member but also independentlyKnowledge :Good oral and written communication skills are required
Basic Functional / Industry Knowledge is preferred
Analytical and problem solving skills are required
Technical skills / systems knowledge (e.g. Peoplesoft, Microsoft Office) is preferredExperience :Previous administrative supportive experience or completion of professional administrative support training is required.Working with Us:As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreaterReasonable accommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.