Administrative Skills, Banking Services, Billing, Business Operations, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Corporate Compliance, Establish Priorities, Executive Assistant Skills , Expense Management, Financial Services, Global Financial Markets, International Business, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, MPI, Microsoft Office, Multicultural, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Records Management, Schedule Development, State Laws and Regulations, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Travel Planning, Videoconferencing, Willing to Travel
We are seeking a highly organized, discreet, and proactive Personal Assistant to support the Chicago Branch within a fast-paced international firm. The ideal candidate will manage complex schedules, coordinate international communications, and handle confidential information with professionalism and accuracy across multiple time zones and cultures.Client Details This client is a leading global financial institution headquartered in Europe, operating as one of the largest banking groups by assets worldwide. It has a strong international footprint, serving clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets. DescriptionExecutive Support: Provide high-level administrative and personal support to a team of 15-19 employees.Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones.Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements (flights, visas, hotels, itineraries).Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing documents.Act as a key point of contact between executives and internal/external. Communication & CoordinationHandle professional correspondence (emails, calls, letters) Liaise with global teams, clients, and partnersCoordinate meetings, video conferences, and eventsScreen calls and manage priorities efficiently Administrative & Operational TasksMaintain accurate records, files, and confidential documentsProcess expenses and invoices as requiredEnsure compliance with company policiesProfile 7-10+ years of experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant, supporting senior leadership or C-level executivesProven ability to manage complex, multi-time-zone calendars and prioritize competing demands effectivelyStrong background coordinating international travel, including flights, visas, and detailed itinerariesExperience supporting large teams (15+ employees) in fast-paced, high-pressure environmentsExcellent communication skills; confident liaising with global stakeholders, clients, and executivesHighly professional in handling confidential information with discretion and integritySkilled in preparing presentations, reports, meeting agendas, and briefing materialsStrong gatekeeping ability-able to screen calls, manage priorities, and protect executive timeDetail-oriented with experience managing records, expenses, and administrative processesThrives under pressure with the ability to multitask and adapt quicklyTech-savvy with proficiency in MS Office and communication toolsExperience working in international or multicultural environmentsFamiliar with visa processes and global travel logisticsFlexible and responsive, comfortable supporting across global time zonesProactive, solutions-oriented, and highly reliableStrong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detailProfessional, polished, and personable with strong interpersonal skillsCultural awareness and adaptability in a global settingFrench language skills a plus Job Offer Opportunity to join a prestigious, global financial services firm with strong international exposureGain experience supporting a high-performing, multicultural team in a fast-paced environmentHighly visible role with direct interaction with senior leadership and global stakeholdersDynamic, hands-on position offering variety across executive support, coordination, and operationsCollaborative and professional office environment based in ChicagoExposure to international business operations and cross-border coordination MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.M
Michael Page International
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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