Sr. Administrative Assistant/Support Team Leader
Must be highly organized and have very strong analytical and technology skills (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SalesForce, various proprietary systems, etc). Must be innovative and play a key role in various management/leadership initiatives (in conjunction with sr. management). Being a strong implementor is key to success in this role. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, as the Executive Assistant role is viewed as an extension of the Texas President and National Sales Manager. Details matter greatly. In-depth Functional / Industry Knowledge would be helpful, but not required. Candidate must be flexible and able to assist in leading change. The Executive Assistant implements complex activities with significant financial, client, and/or internal business impact. Must develop competency of various reporting requirements / procedures, and mentor to other partners as needed. Serving as Team Leader for sales support partners requires partnership with local managers who maintain strong dotted-line connectivity. This requires a fast learner who can ensure proper training and follow through from the business development support team. Must communicate professionally and partner well with others. Although this position requires a highly analytical skill set, the preferred candidate will have an excellent disposition and positive energy that matches Houston’s leadership team.
For more than a century, Northern Trust has worked hard building our legacy of outstanding service, expertise and integrity. From a Chicago-based bank founded in 1889, we now have more than 20 international locations and 18,100 employees globally. We serve the world’s most-sophisticated clients – from sovereign wealth funds and the wealthiest individuals and families, to the most-successful hedge funds and corporate brands.
We burnished our reputation as a global leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions enabled by sophisticated, leading technology. And through it all, we continually laid a solid, forward-looking foundation on which future generations can continue growing and achieving greater.
As of June 30, 2018, Northern Trust Corporation had:
$135 billion in banking assets
$8.1 trillion in assets under custody
$10.7 trillion in assets under custody/administration
$1.1 trillion in assets under management