Executive Assistant

MetLife; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MetLife is seeking an experienced Executive/Administrative Assistant to support the VP-level executives in our Data & Analytics leadership team. This full-time hybrid role demands superb organization, discretion, and communication to keep calendars, meetings, and travel smoothly aligned with business priorities.

You will coordinate complex schedules, prepare materials, handle sensitive information, and contribute to presentations and reports.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience as an Executive/Administrative Assistant supporting senior leaders (VP/SVP level).
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars, prioritization, and competing demands across multiple executives.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ability to manage confidential/sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams).
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage Microsoft Outlook calendar, inbox, and key contacts.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings / conference calls; prepare related materials / correspondence; print materials.
• Manage travel, expense reports, catering, meeting/events, distribution lists, etc.
• Respond to inquiries for information and provide follow‑up on requests to ensure resolution.
• Handle confidential/sensitive information.
• Assist in the preparation and/or coordination of presentations, reports and spreadsheets by preparing and editing text, slides and other materials.
• Proactively prepare leaders for meetings, anticipating needs of the team on a daily basis
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments, following through on issues promptly and effectively.
• Provide other general administrative assistance and project support as needed.

Skills

Calendar management

Executive support

Communication

Discretion

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At MetLife, data isn’t just a tool - it is a catalyst for growth. As part of our Data & Analytics organization, you’ll unlock trusted insights that drive bold decisions, power personalized customer experiences, and deliver lasting business impact. We’re building the future of data - one that’s governed responsibly, engineered for scalability, and designed for growth. When you join us, you’re not just supporting the business - you’re empowering it. Let’s transform insight into impact and data into action, together.

The Opportunity

This full‑time position is responsible for providing administrative support the VP of Corporate Functions, VP of Data Science, and VP Strategy & Planning for the MetLife Data & Analytics organization. Position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility and good judgement. This individual must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. The individual is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit a high level of discretion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Microsoft Outlook calendar, inbox, and key contacts.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings / conference calls; prepare related materials / correspondence; print materials.
• Manage travel, expense reports, catering, meeting/events, distribution lists, etc.
• Respond to inquiries for information and provide follow‑up on requests to ensure resolution.
• Handle confidential/sensitive information.
• Assist in the preparation and/or coordination of presentations, reports and spreadsheets by preparing and editing text, slides and other materials.
• Proactively prepare leaders for meetings, anticipating needs of the team on a daily basis
• Prioritize and manage multiple assignments, following through on issues promptly and effectively.
• Provide other general administrative assistance and project support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience as an Executive/Administrative Assistant supporting senior leaders (VP/SVP level)
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars, prioritization, and competing demands across multiple executives
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow‑through
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and ability to manage confidential/sensitive information
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple senior executives within Technology, Data & Analytics, or similar functions
• Advanced calendar strategy and executive time optimization capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and proactively manage executive workflows
• Experience preparing executive‑level presentations, materials, and communications
• Experience coordinating complex travel, events, and cross‑functional meetings (including hybrid/global teams)
• Strong stakeholder management across senior leadership and cross‑functional partners
• Experience providing light project coordination or supporting strategic initiatives
• Prior exposure to Financial Services or similarly regulated environments
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Location Expectation:

This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

The expected salary range for this position is $54,200 - $75,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short‑term incentive compensation and stock‑based long‑term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

Benefits We Offer

• Our U.S. benefits address holistic well‑being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families.
• We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no‑cost short‑and long‑term disability.
• We also provide company‑paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the "Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®", MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

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MetLife maintains a drug‑free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.