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MetLife

Oct 22, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Brighton & Hove

Requirements

  • Previous experience at Board level, including minute taking
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills; Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with both the CEO and his deputy to support all aspects of their work, including keeping them advised of time-sensitive and priority issues, and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
  • Routinely perform a wide variety of support duties.
  • Extensive calendar management, including scheduling meetings and all travel arrangements, whilst evaluating needs/priorities.
  • Minute taking and board pack preparation, including timely submission of minutes, and action follow up.
  • Inbox management in the CEO’s absence and respond accordingly.
  • Timely submission and reconciliation of monthly expenses, including G&E form submission.
  • Organising offsites and/or workshops, including research, all logistics and execution.
  • Work closely with the CEO’s Executive Management team and have a good understanding of the key priorities.

FAQs

What is the work arrangement for this position?

The position operates in a hybrid format, with a preference for in-office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays when the CEO is present.

Who will I be supporting in this role?

You will be supporting the CEO and his deputy, who is the Head of Employee Benefits.

What are the key responsibilities of the Executive Assistant?

Key responsibilities include extensive calendar management, minute taking, board pack preparation, inbox management, and organizing offsites or workshops, among other support duties.

Is previous experience at the Board level required for this position?

Yes, previous experience at the Board level, including minute taking, is required.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Excellent Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, are required.

What personal qualities are ideal for this position?

The ideal candidate should be collaborative, proactive, approachable, able to maintain composure in stressful situations, and have a solution-focused, can-do attitude.

What benefits does MetLife offer to employees?

MetLife offers a range of benefits including health care coverage, insurance discounts, premium gym memberships, volunteer time off, parental leave, and more, all designed for holistic well-being.

What is MetLife's purpose as a company?

MetLife's purpose is to help colleagues, customers, communities, and the world create a more confident future, guided by empathy and inspired to transform the next century in financial services.

How do I apply for this position?

To apply, please visit our careers page on the MetLife website and follow the application instructions for the Executive Assistant role.

What qualities do you value in team members?

We value individuals who can cultivate productive working relationships, are proactive, maintain professionalism, and possess exceptional organizational skills.

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MetLife

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1868
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We live in a time of unprecedented change. A time when economies, regulations, and social safety nets are all in flux. Customers around the globe have told us they’re overwhelmed by the pace of change and are looking for a trusted partner to help them manage life’s twists and turns. MetLife is committed to being that partner. That’s why we’re transforming our business: Delivering greater value for the people we serve by becoming a simpler, more focused, and future-facing company. We’ll be introducing new ways to meet our customers’ evolving needs, with flexible products; simpler, more intuitive experiences and a range of new services. MetLife. Navigating life together. MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.