Administrative Assistant, Institutional Retirement Solutions

Overview:

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated Administrative Business Partner Specialist to join our team and provide top-notch administrative support to the new Second VP - Institutional Retirement Sales (IRS) & Distribution leader and our Second Vice President and CFO for IRS. In this role you will support the growth in our Institutional Retirement Business, coordinating sales and client meetings, providing coordination of industry conferences and sponsorships, and providing administrative support to our IRS Leadership Council members.

To thrive in this role, you must be a proactive self-starter, adaptable to change, and possess exceptional attention to detail. Your strong written and verbal communication skills will be essential in building a true partnership with the principals you support. Together, you will drive value, making a significant impact on the organization.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate sales and marketing meetings for Second VP - IRS Sales and Distribution leader. Includes communication and coordination with clients, potential clients and intermediaries to plan meeting timing and logistics. Coordinates travel arrangements on behalf of leader in support of meeting travel as needed.

• Provides administrative support for Securian's presence at Retirement industry conferences. This includes coordinating sponsorships, and partnering with marketing team on conference planning such as booth and marketing materials.

• Coordinates leader's daily tasks and calendar. Gathers information for scheduling from a variety of sources and exercises judgement when approaching conflicting meetings. Suggests appropriate meeting times relative to other meetings and critical attendees. May act independently in determining priority/resolving conflicts.

• Performs moderately complex administrative duties, often requiring a higher level of confidentiality and considerable skill and knowledge of the organization policies and procedures.

• Resolves routine and sometimes complex inquiries. Exercises moderate level of autonomy in troubleshooting issues as they arise.

• May conduct research for senior leader(s) or senior individual contributor(s); compiles and summarizes information and provides recommendations.

• Prepares meeting materials by editing and organizing agenda, special reports, presentations, and meeting minutes with general direction from leader(s).

• Subject matter expert on processes and procedures.

• May coordinate events and functional projects in support of broader function needs.

• Acts as liaison for technology and is often an early adopter. Identifies opportunities for the use of enhanced technology, etc.

Qualifications:

• Professionalism with demonstrated administrative support experience, strong service orientation, communication, interpersonal and persuasive skills for effective interaction with various levels of people internally and externally.

• Ability to take initiative, with a strong sense of urgency, assertiveness and willingness to accept a wide range of responsibilities.

• Strong planning and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize responsibilities and work independently. Ability to independently plan ahead work/tasks to keep senior management and projects on schedule, despite numerous conflicting priorities and changes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to compose correspondence and other documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment and problem solving while working independently with critical, confidential and time sensitive information.

*At Securian Financial the internal title for this position is Administrative Business Partner Specialist.

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

Preferred Skills:

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Environmental Health & Sustainability
• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at Employment@Securian.com, by telephone 651-655-5522 (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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