Senior Administrative Assistant

Company: Truist Financial
Location: McLean, VA
Employment Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 01/12/2026
Job Categories: Banking, Computers, Software, Finance/Economics, Financial Services, Information Technology

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• Prepare (key) correspondence, reports and forms.
• Compose correspondence as directed. Within guidelines, may answer correspondence on own initiative.
• Execute routine projects within general guidelines and instruction.
• May provide workflow and problem‑solving guidance to other administrative assistant levels.
• Establish and maintain files and records.
• Screen calls/voicemails and handle or route to appropriate people.
• Arrange and handle details related to travel arrangements, expense reports, departmental budgets, meetings and appointments.
• Deal discreetly with confidential information.
• Can make recommendations to management based on findings.
• Interact with internal and/or external customers to answer questions, research, and resolve problems that require in‑depth knowledge of the function and process transactions within scope of authority.

• High school diploma, or equivalent education and related training.
• Seven years of progressively more complex clerical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including strong knowledge of spelling and grammar), organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and math skills.
• Exhibited ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with complex situations which require sound judgment.
• Ability to operate office equipment (e.g., copier, fax).
• Ability to endure light physical labor.
• Demonstrated proficiency in basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office software products.

• Associate’s degree.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Access and PowerPoint.
• Completion of certifications that are specific to industry.

All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax‑preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full‑time or part‑time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays.

Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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