Executive Assistant to VP, Artificial Intelligence

At Northwestern Mutual, we're changing the way people think about financial planning with the scale of a Fortune 100 company. We're redefining and disrupting the industry while changing people's financial lives with better experiences and better technology. We believe in building inclusive and diverse workplaces, where every voice is heard. Come help us build for the future!

The Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Artificial Intelligence (VP of AI) provides high-level administrative support, exercising a high level of confidentiality, tact and diplomacy to support the department/area with limited supervision. Familiar with a variety of organization concepts, practices and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the VP's complex calendar, coordinating meetings, events and travel to optimize her schedule

• Performs a variety of office maintenance and administrative functions.

• Identifies efficiencies in processes and procedures.

• Assists in the employee experience by coordinating employee events, team communication on behalf of the executive.

• Works on or may lead projects as requested.

• May provide work direction to other administrative or temporary staff.

• Other department specific duties as assigned.

• Maintains strict confidentiality in handling materials and sensitive information.

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:

• Five or more years of administrative assistant experience to an executive level leader.

• Associates degree or specialized training or equivalent experience; college degree preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office at advanced levels.

• High degree of organization and planning skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to apply good judgment in making independent decisions and coordinating information.

• Ability to handle and manage multiple priorities and adapt to rapidly changing needs and priorities.

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Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additiona l information relating to location-based pay structures.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits.

We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups