Executive Assistant

Posted 11 Days Ago
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Parkside, New York, NY, USA
In-Office
80K-120K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
The Executive Assistant will provide organized support to senior executives, manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare expense reports, and handle administrative tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to two senior-level executives. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, enabling them to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as this role requires effective interaction with internal team members and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable with a range of technology tools to effectively support executive operations. Flexibility and a willingness to take on a variety of ad-hoc projects are important for success in this role. Prior experience in an Administrative or Executive Assistant position is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Calendar Management: Proactively manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, organize appointments, and coordinate travel arrangements. Anticipate conflicts and adjust schedules as necessary.
  • Travel Coordination: Arrange domestic and occasional international travel, including booking flights, hotels, car services, and coordinating itineraries in accordance with company travel protocols.
  • Expense Management: Prepare and submit accurate expense reports for the executives, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely processing through expense management systems.
  • Meeting & Event Planning: Coordinate and organize meetings and events for both internal and external participants. Prepare meeting materials, agendas, and handle logistics as needed.
  • Administrative Support: Manage email correspondence, screen phone calls, and oversee various administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, and maintaining office supplies.
  • Special Projects & Ad-Hoc Tasks: Support the executives in special projects and handle ad-hoc assignments as requested.
  • Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications:

Proven experience (5+ years preferred) as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative support role.

  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a strong comfort level with a variety of technology platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel, both internally and externally.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
  • Experience within the insurance industry is a plus, but not required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and play a key role in supporting senior leadership.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York, Starr Insurance Companies is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets: experience and training: licensure and certifications: and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000-$120,000

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.

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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
2,935 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Starr Insurance is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Starr has the global knowledge, vision and relationships to help your company succeed, anywhere you do business.

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