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Specialist, Executive Assistant
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Executive Assistant to join our West Coast Client Coverage team. This role is located in San Francisco, CA.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Act as a strategic and operational partner to leadership, providing flexible support across business management, communications, execution, and team effectiveness.
- Enable stronger client outcomes by improving coordination, accelerating execution, and helping the team deliver with consistency and excellence.
- Bring a broad, highly versatile skill set and the agility to contribute across a wide spectrum of responsibilities, from strategic initiatives to tactical execution.
- Support the smooth operation of the office and teams by identifying inefficiencies, streamlining workflows, and helping implement practical process improvements utilizing tools such as agentic workflows.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 2-5 years of experience
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a highly adaptable generalist, comfortable taking on a wide range of responsibilities across business, operational, and team support functions.
- Strong comfort level with AI tools, digital productivity platforms, and emerging technologies, with the ability to apply them practically in a professional setting.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize information, tailor messaging, and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shift seamlessly as needs change.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
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Here’s a few of our recent awards:
- America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
- World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
- “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits and Rewards:
BNY 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, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $52,000 and $100,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Salary : $52,000 - $100,000