Sr Executive Assistant

Calamos Investments; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) and profit sharing

Parental leave

Job summary

Calamos Investments seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to serve as a trusted partner to the Calamos Wealth Management executive team. You will provide high-level administrative support to the Head of Wealth Management and Leadership Team, managing calendars, travel, communications, and confidential matters with discretion.

You will coordinate onboarding for new team members, prepare executive agendas, and oversee office operations and vendor relations across Naperville and Chicago locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of high-level administrative experience, including 5+ years of C-level executive support.
• Financial services industry experience preferred.
• In-office position across Naperville and Chicago offices.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive support to the Head of Wealth Management and leadership team, handling confidential matters with discretion.
• Manages complex calendars across time zones and coordinates domestic travel.
• Prepares and processes expense reports, invoices, and coordination with accounting.
• Supports onboarding and logistics for new team members and coordinates client meeting logistics.
• Oversees office operations, vendor relationships, and reception duties for CWM leadership.

Skills

C-level support

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Financial services experience

Adaptability under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business degree

Tools

Concur

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Summary of the Role

The Senior Executive Assistant serves as a key partner to the Calamos Wealth Management (CWM) executive team, providing comprehensive administrative support to ensure operational excellence. Reporting to the Head of Wealth Management, this role combines high-level administrative expertise with business acumen and sound judgment to support the organization's senior leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

Executive Support

• Provides executive support primarily to the Head of Wealth Management, and secondarily to members of the CWM Leadership Team, including the Chief Wealth Strategist, Chief Investment Officer, Managing Directors, and Business Strategist, serving as a trusted liaison between leadership, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Works under the primary direction of the Head of Wealth Management, with the understanding that priorities may be set or delegated by members of the CWM Leadership Team on his behalf.
• Maintains deep understanding of Calamos products, strategies, and organizational structure to effectively support business objectives.
• Exercises absolute discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive matters.
• Creates and distributes professional communication materials while managing time-sensitive matters with strategic judgment.

Operations & Calendar Management

• Orchestrates complex calendar management for the CWM Leadership Team, including prioritization and efficient scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Coordinates comprehensive domestic travel arrangements.
• Develops and manages comprehensive onboarding experiences for new CWM team members, ensuring a flawless introduction to the organization.
• Coordinates agendas and logistics for client meetings and internal events.
• Leads the operational aspects of CWM events in partnership with key members of the CWM Leadership Team.
• Oversee meeting coordination including participant notifications and priority adjustments.
• Provides professional reception services for CWM Leadership Team visitors, including managing incoming calls and correspondence, ensuring exceptional experience for all internal and external contacts.
• Manages office operations including vendor relationships, supplies ordering, and facility maintenance to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Prepares and processes expense reports and invoices, coordinating with the accounting department to ensure timely and accurate payment.

Professional Attributes

• Maintains highest level of professionalism and discretion in all interactions.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Projects professional polish in all interactions with clients, prospects, and colleagues.
• Facilitates seamless communication across office locations and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Business degree a plus.
• Minimum 7 years of high-level administrative experience, including 5+ years of C-level executive support.
• Financial services industry experience is strongly preferred.
• This is a full-time, in-office position with the ability to work across Calamos office locations, including Naperville and Chicago, based on business needs.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Concur and Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
• Excellent data entry, typing skills, customer service and written and oral communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage deadlines, multi-task, prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to changing business needs.
• Attention to detail essential, particularly as it relates to formatting and editing PowerPoint presentations and producing professional, concise executive agendas and itineraries.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ) with exceptional people skills and business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics while maintaining focus on deliverables.
• Proven history of thriving in fast-paced, matrix environments while managing multiple priorities and ambiguous situations with strategic, initiative-taking problem-solving.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation for this role takes into account various factors, including work location, individual skill set, relevant experience, and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Please note that this is the current estimate of the base salary range intended for this role at the time of posting. The base salary range may be adjusted in the future.

Benefits

Calamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability), as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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