Executive Assistant to C-Suite
Apply NowCompany: Ryan Specialty Group
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
Position Summary
The Executive Assistant is responsible for efficiently coordinating the executives' schedule and managing correspondence, ensuring smooth communication, and prioritizing tasks effectively. The role organizes meetings and events, prepares documents and maintains accurate records. They serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
What will your job entail?
Qualifications:
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our Teammates
Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually.
The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com
The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The Executive Assistant is responsible for efficiently coordinating the executives' schedule and managing correspondence, ensuring smooth communication, and prioritizing tasks effectively. The role organizes meetings and events, prepares documents and maintains accurate records. They serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders, fostering positive relationships and facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
What will your job entail?
- Provide high-level administrative support to the CHRO and General Counsel, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and coordinating event and travel arrangements.
- Prepare and organize documents, reports, and presentations for meetings and conferences.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring timely and professional communication.
- Assist in the preparation of materials for board meetings, executive presentations, and other strategic initiatives.
- Manage confidential information with discretion and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
- Support the HR and Legal department with various projects, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Coordinate and facilitate meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up on action items.
- Conduct research and compile data to support decision-making processes.
- Help manage special projects as assigned by the CHRO and General Counsel.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (preferred)
- 5+ years of experience as an executive assistant or in a similar role, preferably supporting C-level executives.
- Strong understanding of HR functions and legal processes is a plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with Workday
- Familiarity with Board Vantage
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and calendar management tools.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.
How We Support Our Teammates
Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.
The target salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 annually.
The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website https://benefits.ryansg.com/.
We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at HR@Ryansg.com
The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.