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As an Executive Support Coordinator (ESC), you’ll provide high-level administrative support to the organization. This role involves providing in-office support for local and visiting PPMDDs as well as supplemental in-office assistance. May also assist with tax, backup and interim support for PPMDDs with executive assistants on extended leaves. May also assist and coordinate local office events. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. You’ll be a key member of a team using your experience, skills and knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and practices to help achieve the goals of the business. You’ll present information to inform recommendations on business processes and be part of a high performing, diverse and inclusive team sharing best practices.

Your key responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of local office events, including team meetings, training sessions, and corporate gatherings in compliance with meeting and events policy and process and in collaboration with CBRE as necessary
• Coordinate with Meeting and Events team on logistics such as venue selection, catering, and materials preparation to ensure successful event delivery
• Prepare and organize materials for onsite meetings, presentations, and reports, ensuring all necessary documentation is readily available
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal personnel at all levels to complete support activities
• Manage and coordinate small projects and track progress
• Leverage strong working knowledge of applicable firm and service line quality, risk and confidentiality policies and guidelines in daily business operations
• Apply and share knowledge obtained on firm technology, work processes, resources, structure and business of the firm/service line/functional group
• Use firm knowledge, tools and network of resources to execute on deliverables and solve problems that arise to meet customers’ expectations
• Maintain documents on appropriate file servers and repositories, aid in the adherence to and reinforcement of record retention policies
• Act as a backup for other executive assistants during absences or peak workloads, ensuring continuity of support for executives which may include booking travel arrangements, processing and tracking business expenses in compliance with firm policy
• Collaborate with the executive support team to facilitate smooth operations and effective communication

Skills and attributes for success:

• Highly skilled attention to detail and self-assurance of quality of work performed or reviewed
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities, organize workflow, anticipate customer needs and independently leverage alternative resources to achieve optimal operational excellence
• Proactively coach and share knowledge with colleagues
• Gain knowledge and develop and demonstrate advanced working knowledge of firm structure, service lines, key personnel, software and organizational policies and procedures
• Work independently with minimal supervision

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Ability to provide in-office support five days a week
• 4+ years of relevant business experience or combined no less than 2 years relevant experience and associates or higher degree
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
• Proficiency in automated calendar management tools (e.g. Outlook) and various IOS and Android mobile devices

• Proficiency in MS SharePoint

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $46,900 to $98,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $56,300 to $111,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Our expectation is this is 100% in office job.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

As an Executive Administrative Coordinator, you will provide high-level, functionally specialized administrative, project and operational support to multiple executives of the firm who hold designated leadership positions. You will be closely aligned and integrated with the operations, strategies and business objectives of senior leaders with visibility across their network. You will proactively identify the needs and challenges of the executive, identifying effective solutions and ensuring that all necessary preparations and support are in place to enable the executive's success. You will track, coordinate and execute on confidential projects, applying judgment and selecting methods for meeting objectives. As a representative of the executive leaders, you will foster sophisticated relationships and interact with internal and external clients and stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage daily execution of administrative services for eligible partners, principals, managing directors and directors
• Apply specialized knowledge of service line, sector and operations role of executive to make independent decisions to accomplish project, administrative and operational objectives
• Apply an in-depth understanding of the key drivers affecting the leader’s role and business priorities to administrative and project coordination
• Identify and resolve administrative issues and challenges, analyze problems and implement solutions to improve efficiency and productivity
• Build and foster relationships with internal and external business leaders and stakeholders and their administrative staff to support business objectives
• Protect confidential/proprietary information and manage data and records securely
• Demonstrate high level firm/service line knowledge of QRM policies
• Independently compose, format and edit non-technical business documents in conjunction with leader executives and appropriate internal communications professionals
• Liaise with service line and core business service personnel to track and coordinate executive work/projects; manage information and respond to requests accurately and promptly
• Compile, review and analyze markets and budget reports to create tracking reports, identify action items, coordinate follow up and prepare meeting materials
• Anticipate and apply knowledge of leaders’ priorities to manage complex and constantly changing calendars
• Coordinate domestic/international travel, internal and external events, meetings and conferences within scope leveraging appropriate resources

Skills and attributes for success

• Complex problem solving within realm of role responsibilities, using strong analytical, organizational and research skills
• Independent decision maker exercising discretion/judgment
• Assimilate unfamiliar issues rapidly
• Proactively escalate identified or potential issues
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels including senior leaders with sensitivity to matters that require diplomacy
• Navigate organizational structures, changing environments and sensitive relationships
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook
• Work independently

To qualify for the role, you must have

• BA/BS degree or relevant experience
• 8-10 plus years of experience
• Typically, no less than 5 - 7 years relevant experience
• Flexible for overtime as required. Vacation dependent on business needs and cycles.
• Work primarily onsite in the EY office, client or meeting site as determined.
• Must be flexible to travel

Ideally, you’ll also have

• 5+ yrs. exp supporting senior leadership level executives in large organization or firm
• Project coordination experience

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for this role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field, supported by project management, operations, technology and implementation experience
• One of the following, CPA, LLM or J.D. (must be an active member of the bar)
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in professional service organization
• Experience working with family-owned businesses
• Management or operational experience in the investment management, private banking or fund administration industry
• An understanding of financial, estate and wealth planning
• An understanding of portfolio management processes, including asset allocation, portfolio rebalancing, fund and security operations, risk and performance reporting
• Business process and leading technology consulting experience
• Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills, and the confidence to challenge senior colleagues and stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• A proven record in working with individuals and their investments
• Financial software systems experience especially with requirements definition, systems selection and implementation
• A proven record in a professional services environment
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior colleagues
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• The ability to adapt your work style to work with both internal and client team members
• Developing solutions by leveraging technology
• Inquisitive mind and well-developed listening skills
• Understands business operations within small office environment
• The ability to translate complex data from a range of sources into client-ready insights and deliverables
• The ability to build effective long-term relationships with our clients, understanding their unique needs to provide a tailored service
• Manage, coach and develop a team of professionals, reviewing work and helping to confirm they have the knowledge, tools and opportunities they need to excel
• The ability to identify and react to risks and opportunities to improve our services and processes

What we look for

• We’re interested in intellectually curious people, with the ability to adjust to change and thrive in a constantly evolving environment. You’ll need to be someone who is capable of asking the tough questions, and independently driving their own career and learning initiatives. You’ll also need excellent organizational skills and a proven record of multitasking and working effectively across multiple projects. So, if you’re ready to contribute your big ideas and make a measurable difference right from the start, this role is for you.