Senior Administrative Operations Lead

RiseMe; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group is seeking an experienced senior administrator to provide high-level support to executives and the broader team in the United States. The role focuses on administration, finance and HR processes, ensuring operational standards are met while identifying improvements.

You will build relationships, manage calendars, coordinate events, prepare reports, and support department communications. A robust background in business administration and data-driven decision making is required.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills are required in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Collaboration and teamwork are essential for cross-functional delivery.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills are expected.
• Influence skills and data-driven decision making are emphasised.
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO values and strategy.
• Leads planning, coordinating and implementing department events.
• Manages calendars, meetings, and coordination of resources.
• Prepares and logs departmental expense claims and reports.
• Coordinates training requirements for staff and tracks budgets.
• Develops and maintains filing systems for documentation.
• Supports communications, drafts messages and distributes policies.
• Resolves escalated issues and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Influence skills

Data driven decisions

Technical proficiency

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

BMO Financial Group is seeking an experienced senior administrator to provide high-level support to executives and the broader team in the United States. The role focuses on administration, finance and HR processes, ensuring operational standards are met while identifying improvements.

You will build relationships, manage calendars, coordinate events, prepare reports, and support department communications. A robust background in business administration and data-driven decision making is required.