Transamerica

Executive Assistant to CEO

Transamerica • $180K — $200K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10 years of senior executive-level administrative experience required.
  • Exceptional precision, diplomacy, and discretion in highly visible roles.
  • Proficiency in managing multiple priorities and deadlines in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong communication skills with a focus on service.
  • Demonstrated relationship-building with senior executives and stakeholders.
  • Experience in handling sensitive information professionally and judiciously.
  • Proficient organizational and problem-solving skills, working independently.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive support to the CEO, including managing complex schedules and itineraries.
  • Coordinate intricate domestic and international travel logistics.
  • Plan and execute high-level meetings and executive events.
  • Prepare various reports and tracking materials for executive office needs.
  • Screen and manage communications for the CEO, prioritizing effectively.
  • Create executive presentations and communication materials.
  • Serve as a liaison for key stakeholders and clients, ensuring smooth interactions.
  • Oversee administrative staff within the Executive Office, focusing on hiring and development.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of company culture and processes to enhance executive interactions.

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
  • Ten paid holidays per year
  • Holistic wellness program including coaching
  • Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Program
Full Job Description
Job Family
Administrative Services

Job Description Summary
The Executive Assistant to the CEO facilitates and manages activities and information surrounding the Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This highly visible role serves as a key liaison between the Executive Office, senior leadership, Executive Board members, and important internal and external stakeholders while ensuring the efficient operation of the local Executive Office.

Operating with substantial latitude to exercise independent judgment and discretion, the Executive Assistant provides comprehensive executive-level support to the Chairman & CEO by managing complex schedules, coordinating travel and events, preparing reports and communications, overseeing administrative operations, and ensuring seamless execution of executive priorities in a fast-paced and confidential environment.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide executive-level support to the Chairman & CEO, including managing dynamic professional and personal schedules and delivering minute-by-minute daily itineraries.
  • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including transportation, accommodations, travel logistics, and visa requirements.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute high-level meetings, events, and executive engagements.
  • Develop reports, analyses, and tracking materials including expense reporting, jet travel logs, contributions, invitations, and related executive office reporting.
  • Screen, prioritize, and resolve routine and complex calls, correspondence, inquiries, and requests on behalf of the CEO.
  • Prepare executive presentations, briefing materials, and draft communications for internal and external audiences.
  • Serve as a liaison for key clients, senior leaders, Executive Board members, and other strategic stakeholders.
  • Anticipate issues, prioritize competing demands, and make informed decisions to ensure effective executive office operations.
  • Manage and oversee administrative support staff within the local Executive Office, including hiring, training, coaching, and development activities.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of company culture, organizational structure, and business processes to effectively navigate executive-level interactions and initiatives.


Required Qualifications
  • Ten (10) years of senior executive-level administrative experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform highly visible and scrutinized activities with exceptional precision, diplomacy, organization, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, shifting demands, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced executive environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented approach.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with senior executives, Board members, clients, and key stakeholders.
  • Experience handling sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and exercise discretion.

  • Preferred Qualifications
  • College degree.
  • Previous management or supervisory experience.
  • Experience supporting C-suite executives, board members, or executive leadership teams.
  • Experience coordinating international travel and executive-level events.


Key Competencies
  • Executive Presence & Professionalism - Demonstrates confidence, discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment when interacting with senior executives, board members, and external stakeholders.
  • Organization & Prioritization - Effectively manages complex schedules, competing priorities, and rapidly changing demands.
  • Communication Excellence - Produces clear, accurate, and professional communications and presentations for executive audiences.
  • Relationship Management - Builds trusted partnerships across all levels of the organization and with external contacts.
  • Confidentiality & Integrity - Handles highly sensitive information with the highest degree of discretion and professionalism.


Value Proposition

This role serves as a strategic partner to the Chairman & CEO, enabling executive effectiveness through exceptional operational management, organization, communication, and stakeholder coordination.

Working Environment

Office Environment:New York (office based)

Compensation

The Salary for this position generally ranges between $180,000 and $200,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion.

What We Offer

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.

Compensation Benefits
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus for Eligible Employees


Benefits Package
  • Pension Plan
  • 401k Match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Training & Development Opportunities


Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
  • Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Care Program
  • PTO for Volunteer Hours
  • Employee Matching Gifts Program
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Referral Bonus Programs


About Transamerica

The Transamerica Corporation is an American holding company for various life insurance companies and investment firms operating primarily in the United States, offering life and supplemental health insurance, investments, and retirement services. The company has major offices located in Baltimore, Maryland; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Denver, Colorado; Norwood, Massachusetts; Exton, Pennsylvania; Harrison, New York; Johns Creek, Georgia; Plano, Texas; and St. Petersburg, Florida. Additional affiliated offices are located throughout the United States. In 1999, it became a subsidiary of Aegon, a European financial services company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. Transamerica funds the Transamerica Institute, a nonprofit foundation which comprises the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Center for Health Studies.
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