Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant – L&G – Asset Management, America

The Executive Assistant provides customized support to the Private Credit team and supplies backup support to administrative staff.

• Responsible for the administrative support to the Head of Private Credit and client‑facing members on the Private Credit team.
• Exercise a high degree of judgement and discretion in all tasks.
• Provide support to other administrative staff members as needed, including reception coverage and supply maintenance.
• Assist with onboarding and setup of new hires on the team.
• Review and comply with L&G Asset Management, America policies applicable to business activities.
• Act as liaison between departments to facilitate communication at the executive level.
• Schedule and organize department and administrative project activities, including but not limited to meeting book printing and shipping.
• Schedule and organize activities such as meetings, travel, conferences, and department events for designated team members.
• Process expense reports and generate and manage correspondence.
• Act as the point of contact between executives and internal/external clients.
• Handle requests and queries appropriately in a professional and timely manner, including calls and messages.
• Support and contribute to business management initiatives within the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 4+ years of executive‑level administrative support experience required.
• Ability to earn trust and cultivate relationships with internal and external partners, clients, and colleagues across the organization.
• Strong prioritization skills to manage complex and evolving business needs.
• Efficient calendar and travel management.
• Ability to react to changing situations, tight deadlines, and pressurized environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative and leadership skills, with sound judgement on when to involve others.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to set priorities based on urgency and importance within the department and L&G Asset Management, America’s overall directive.
• Proficiency in MS Office – specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding information related to clients, transactions, colleagues, and internal projects.
• Exceptional organization and project management skills.
• Experience in business management is preferred.
• Willing and eager to expand the role beyond traditional administrative work.

$60,000 to $75,000

Chicago, IL

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Administrative
• Investment Management

As an EOE employer, Legal & General Investment Management America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

(2024)