Executive Assistant to the European CFO

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions, enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed in the right ways, all more confidently and more often—that’s what we call the courage to thrive. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.As a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bank, Elavon is committed to building the platforms and ecosystems that help over 1.5 million customers around the world to achieve their financial goals—no matter what they need. From transaction processing to customer service, to driving innovation and launching new products, we’re building a range of tailored payment solutions powered by the latest technology. As part of our team, you can explore what motivates and energizes your career goals: partnering with our customers, our communities, and each other.Job DescriptionTaking responsibility for the effective running of the European CFO office with particular focus on ensuring efficient utilization of the CFO’s time.Managing the Outlook diaries of the CFO and the Finance Leadership Team(FLT).Exercising judgement and discretion in ensuring that allocation of the CFO’s time, including acceptances, timings and durations of meetings, reflecting key priorities of the team.Completing administrative work for the CFO ensuring that the CFO office runs effectively and efficiently.Collaborating effectively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of key events at which the CFO is expected to lead and participate, including Board meetings, external meetings and meetings with senior colleagues.Coordinating travel arrangements for the CFO and Finance Leadership Team.Submitting expenses and completing routine administrative tasks on behalf of the CFO.Preparing ad hoc correspondence, reports and special projects as directed.Contributing to the continual development of a collaborative culture across the European Finance TeamAccountabilities:Independently plans and organizes work; develops and maintains procedures to ensure work is completed in an efficient manner.Coordinates the appointment calendars.Making reservations for travel and accommodation as needed.Greets visitors and assists as required with meetings or events at which the CFO leads or participates.Uses discretion to direct items for action by members of the Finance team where appropriate to deliver effective and efficient outcomes.Composes correspondence, approves and releases routine correspondenceResearches topics as requested, preparing summaries for review and actioning by the CFO and FLT.Contributes to effective colleague and public relations through courteous demeanor and tactful responses to inquiries.Follows through on matters referred to other staff to make sure prompt action has been taken.Contributes to the FLT, identifying potential issues early, highlighting areas for improvement and supporting the group in the continual development of a collaborative culture.Experience:Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.Ideally will have operated in a Global Financial Services/Banking organisation.If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.Benefits:We offer an exciting, fast-paced and diverse working environment with employees of many different nationalities. We provide benefits to help you protect your health and financial security; and give you peace of mind. We also invest in your career growth with development resources that give you the opportunity to stretch and shine.Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.