Executive Assistant - 14461

Description and Requirements
Must be within a commutable distance of the Cary, NC office location
Hybrid in office 3 days a week
The Team You Will Join
MetLife is a leading provider of employee benefits, insurance products, and financial services, committed to helping people build a more confident future. We are seeking a proactive and highly organized Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative support for a VP, End User Technology within MetLife's Global Infrastructure Organization. While this role reports into the VP, End User Technology, you will also offer support to other leaders on the Global Infrastructure senior leadership team.
The Opportunity
The ideal candidate is tech-savvy, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment that requires adaptability and discretion. You will play a critical role in ensuring seamless operations, managing complex schedules, and supporting strategic initiatives. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Manage complex calendars and scheduling, exercising discretion with sensitive information.
• Coordinate meetings across multiple time zones for internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Arrange domestic and international travel and process expense reports accurately and promptly.
• Oversee office processes including document management, supply ordering, and catering requests.
• Serve as a point of contact for calls and inquiries, directing appropriately and troubleshooting IT issues in partnership with internal teams.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical files, ensuring confidentiality.
• Assist in preparing meeting briefs, presentations, and reports for senior leadership.
• Partner with the Strategy and Planning lead to plan and execute high-level meetings and events.

What You Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and SharePoint.
• Strong Excel skills for data management and basic analytics.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

What Can Give You an Edge (Additional Skills)

• Bachelor's degree.
• Self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively manage priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort interacting with senior leaders across functions.
• Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and a strong customer-service mindset.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 - $71,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$60,000 - $71,000
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