Executive Assistant
- Employer
- Capital One
- Location
- McLean, Virginia
- Closing date
- Jan 22, 2021
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- Industry
- Financial Services and Banking
- Function
- Finance
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Executive Assistant
If you are someone looking to work in a high-energy, collaborative, professional environment with an evolving culture as a result of continuous growth, then Capital One might be for you!
Capital One is looking for a detail oriented, innovative, and confident experienced Executive Assistant to support a SVP of Audit . Y ou will frequently find yourself in the center of everything that pertains to the Executive and her team. This position is extremely pivotal to the success of a well-run, efficient organization. The ability to adapt to constantly changing demands, take on new and unfamiliar tasks, and work collaboratively with other administrative professionals is critical. You have an ability to create and reinforce Capital One's corporate culture of "excellence" and "do the right thing" by demonstrating personal integrity, earning and respecting the trust of associates and communicating openly.
As such, the ideal candidate for this highly visible and influential role will promote the value of trust throughout the organization, consistently keep commitments, and employ exceptional follow-through. You demonstrate personal integrity, and earn the trust of fellow associates by communicating openly.
What we're looking for in an ideal candidate:
- You bring the highest level of integrity, honesty, and accountability in all that you do, every single day.
- You are a collaborative self-starter who excels at multi-tasking and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You have extensive experience in handling confidential and sensitive materials with discretion.
- You believe that communication is key to Capital One's success. You have strong communication and organizational skills (written and verbal).
- You have excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
- You are flexible and able to adapt to constantly changing demands. You demonstrate capability to take on new and unfamiliar tasks, and can prioritize workload proactively and expeditiously.
- You are highly motivated, energetic, extremely personable and comfortable working closely with executive management.
Responsibilities
- You'll provide an exceptional standard of support for the executive by serving as not only a gatekeeper, but additionally as the central point of contact .
- You'll manage daily calendars, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving abilities to adjust or prioritize schedules based on last-minute changes.
- You'll arrange meetings and team events by creating and sending invitations as directed; in addition to reserving meeting rooms, organizing for catering, audio/video, and other essential services as needed.
- You'll answer incoming calls and provide support as required by taking detailed messages that allow the executive to respond effectively.
- You'll organize travel arrangements and create expense reports for the executive using Capital One systems
- You'll serve as a role model for all other administrative professionals by mentoring others and maintaining the highest levels of customer service externally and internally across the entire organization.
- You'll manage multiple projects, taking on new responsibilities, autonomously provide solutions and assistance, and handle novel issues.
At Capital One you will find an environment that inspires a can-do-anything spirit with a multitude of supportive resources. Better still, you will find managers who encourage you to be your best in all areas of your life. If you are ready to create an administrative role that satisfies your professional goals while balancing your personal interests, then Capital One is eager to talk to you.
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification
- At least 3 years of Administrative experience
- At least 3 years of experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) or Google Suite
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 7 years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Administrative Assistant in a fast-paced environment
- At least 3 years of calendar management supporting executives
- At least 3 years of meeting and event planning experience
- Experience setting up video conference and Zoom/Skype technology for meeting users
- Experience planning ahead and managing time effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communications
- Excellent organizational skills
At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
Company
We Don’t Only Think Big Things—At Capital One, We Do Big Things.
You’re dedicated to your career. You deserve professional satisfaction and personal fulfillment. You belong at Capital One.
Here, every day brings another chance to do impactful work that matters: helping millions of customers confidently manage their money, building stronger communities and delivering truly disruptive tech. You’ll give your all alongside some of the brightest, most resilient people in the industry—and in return, you’ll enjoy the growth opportunities, support, flexibility and benefits you need for an exhilarating life both on and off the job.
Be inspired. Be yourself. That’s #LifeAtCapitalOne.
Creating a Culture of Belonging
At Capital One, we value diversity, inclusion and belonging at our core. We’re building a place of belonging—where everyone can feel seen, heard, valued and free to be their authentic selves. We want to be a place of opportunity—where associates from all backgrounds innovate for our customers and communities, and build meaningful, fulfilling careers.
We endeavor to be a welcoming and inspiring place for all. We seek and embrace diversity. And we’re committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, focused on increasing the representation of underrepresented groups, strengthening our culture of inclusion and belonging and harnessing our scale to invest in our communities.
We’re focused on three core principles to advance diversity, inclusion and belonging across Capital One:
Create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and innovate
Attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and experiences
Ensure our systems and programs promote fairness and equity
Get a career with more at Capital One. Discover it for yourself today.
Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or other protected status.
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