Executive Assistant

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Kansas City, MO
Hybrid
53K-71K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
At MetLife, we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.
The Role
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative support to the VP, manages calendars, travel, expense reports, and office logistics, while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
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Description and Requirements
This Executive Assistant position is responsible for providing a high level of administrative support to the VP, Underwriting and assistance to other leadership roles within the organization. This position requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility and the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task in an environment that requires frequent change. This individual must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written. The individual is expected to maintain confidentiality and exhibit a high level of discretion and professionalism.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage Microsoft Outlook calendar, inbox, and address books
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings / conference calls; prepare related materials / correspondence; print materials
  • Manage travel, calendar management, expense reports, catering, meeting/town hall logistics, org charts, distribution list
  • Respond to inquiries for information and provide follow-up on requests to ensure resolution
  • Maintain and manage office vendor relationships
  • Participate in the planning and logistics for office outings and events; Coordinate various on-site meetings with internal and external parties.
  • Arrange and coordinate complex travel itineraries
  • Assist in the preparation and/or coordination of presentations, reports and spreadsheets by preparing and editing text, slides and other materials
  • Assist with supply ordering, moves, facilities request, security request, etc.
  • Process expense reports and vendor invoices for reimbursement/payments and reconciliation

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:
  • 5-7+ years of relevant experience
  • Extensive knowledge of PC equipment, software programs
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Highly proficient/fluency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Highly professional in presence and communication skills (oral and written)
  • High School diploma required / Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred

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 $53,100 - $70,900. 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.
$53,100 - $70,900
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We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years.

At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities.

Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.

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At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.

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