Associate| Senior Administrative Assistant I

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With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we’re approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Associate Senior Admin Assistant I to join our AML/Prevention/KYC team. This role is in Pune / Chennai - HYBRID/REMOTE.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
• Independently completes a wide range of administrative activities in support of a one or more managers who is/are responsible for leading a group or department generally up to level M. May additionally or separately support a moderately sized team [typically 6-10 individuals].
• The incumbent supports the manager(s) and/or team in completing daily activities and managerial/administrative tasks.
• Tasks are frequently advanced and complex in nature. Has some latitude for time management and selection of work methods/approach for completion of own work.Interacts daily with the assigned manager('s') direct reports and/or team.
• Interactions may occasionally be at the leadership level. Appropriately and effectively addresses complex issues escalated to the assigned manager('s')/team member('s') office. Displays ability to appropriately interact with leaders during occasional interactions inside the organization. Requires ability to effectively prioritize competing requests and switch focus as needed, often must negotiate prioritization of administrative activities with team members/manager(s).
• May participate in ad-hoc special projects or administrative initiatives.Other activities often reflect some elements of the professional discipline supported (e.g., HR, Risk, Finance). May provide advice/training to new or less experienced team members. Performs advanced, diversified and sometimes confidential administrative duties requiring broad and comprehensive experience, skill and knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Screens calls and visitors, and resolves inquiries. Schedules meetings, prepares and distributes meeting agendas and minutes. Makes travel arrangements and maintains calendar of appointments for assigned manager(s) and/or team. Activities may also encompass disciplines such as event planning, bookkeeping, as well as standard areas like word processing, data entry etc.Exercises autonomy in troubleshooting a diverse range of sometimes complex issues as they arise.
• Typically conducts a range of administrative assignments related to the assigned manager(s) and/or team's attendance or conduct seminars, workshops, and/or conferences, among others, including preparation of materials, scheduling and logistical arrangements. May undertake diversified or special projects requiring interaction with multiple teams.Could be expected to collaborate on projects related to administrative initiatives.Conducts research, compiles, analyses and summarizes information for reports and correspondence. Leverages own contacts and resources, and liaises with other managers on behalf of the assigned manager(s) and/or team to facilitate information gathering and confirmation of answers.Applies discretion to triage a wide range of requests, questions and problems directed toward the assigned manager(s) and/or team.Expected to addresses and/or identify the level of urgency and escalate as necessary.May be expected to prepare draft correspondences, memoranda and reports on behalf of and for review by the assigned manager(s) and/or team.
• May establish filing/organizational procedures.Is an intermediate to advanced user of standard business software (word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, etc)May review and analyze complex data, assist with budgets and budget presentations for review and use by the assigned manager(s) and/or team. Completes all billing and expense activities, manages supply orders and resolves associated issues on behalf of the office, manager(s) and/or team.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
• 3-5 years of administrative work experience Required
• High school/secondary school or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Post Graduate degree is Must.

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• Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI)
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score
• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company
• CDP’s Climate Change ‘A List’

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter. BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums Read more