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Job Description:

Pacific Life is committed to investing in bright, agile, and diverse talent to drive innovation within our business and deliver exceptional customer experience.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Executive Administrative Specialist II to join our Institutional Division. This hybrid position requires on-site presence in the Newport Beach, CA office for at least four days each week and reports directly to the CFO of the Institutional Division.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative and technical support to multiple senior leaders and their teams, playing a pivotal part in organizational efficiency and success.

• Anticipate the needs of the assigned senior leadership team and ensure leaders are fully prepared with necessary materials and information to respond to demanding schedules and business requirements.
• Develop a strong understanding of the general responsibilities of supported senior leaders and their teams to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Proactively manage assigned calendars, responding promptly and efficiently to changes in schedules.
• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of travel planning, considering the full impact of each trip and making recommendations as needed.
• Support the preparation and execution of full team meetings, including room logistics, technical setup, agenda creation and finalization, and communication with participants.
• Work independently with limited guidance, anticipating executive and team requirements and offering suitable solutions and options as situations arise.
• Establish and maintain strong engagement with team members to ensure ongoing, clear communication across all parties.
• Maintain strict attention to detail in written materials, supporting document preparation for senior leaders and Board-level presentations.
• Assist in planning and coordinating events such as meetings, conferences, and team gatherings.
• Prepare and submit expense reports in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Utilize advanced skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create polished presentations for senior leadership.
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to support in-person work requirements as needed.
• Provide backup support for other Executive Administrative Specialists for coverage and special assignments.
• Complete various miscellaneous tasks and projects assigned by leadership.

• Demonstrated proactive initiative and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of receiving initial direction and independently completing work with minimal supervision.
• Responsive and attentive to the needs of both the team and clients.
• Exhibit a customer service-oriented mindset, always maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Champion operational effectiveness and best practices, including identifying opportunities to streamline, halt, or automate processes for both administrative staff and supported personnel.

• Minimum of 4 years of administrative experience supporting senior executives, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Approachable, professional, and self-motivated, with a positive, collaborative, and can‑do team player attitude.
• Ability to make decisions related to planning, organizing, and scheduling work with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, think independently, maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and adapt quickly to changes and time‑sensitive projects.
• Exceptional creative problem‑solving and administrative abilities to manage complex situations, including resolving administrative conflicts as necessary.
• Extremely detail‑oriented and capable of exercising sound judgment in all tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, including coordinating across departments.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 360 applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook).
• Preferred experience in facilitating virtual meetings.
• Experience in the financial services industry is considered a plus.