Sr. Administrative Assistant - Salt Lake City (In Office)

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker magazine as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets. We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporation is now accepting resumes for our Sr. Administrative Assistant position reporting to our Senior Credit Executive in our Credit Administration department located in Salt Lake City, UT. This position plays a critical role in facilitating several key processes and supporting broader initiatives within the Credit Risk Management team. Working in Credit Risk Management is a unique opportunity that provides exposure to a broad scope of Zions Bancorporation including its affiliates and operations.

Ideal candidates will have the skills and experience necessary to:

• Provides a variety of administrative and staff support services to management. Performs a variety of administrative and clerical duties for management.
• Assists in preparation and control of performance measurement and reports regarding credit approvals, operations, personnel changes, etc.
• Assists with the administration of programs, projects, and/or processes specific to the operating unit served.
• Complete projects and special assignments to assist with the mission and objectives of Credit Risk Management
• Work collaboratively with the Credit Risk Management team, as well as other lending teams across the Zions Bancorporation footprint, to provide critical support, monitoring, and process improvement functions
• Assists with policy and procedure issues for the department and management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in a related field and 2 years related experience.
• A combination of experience and degree may meet qualifications.
• Experience supporting senior leaders, and large, complex teams and initiatives; preferably in banking or credit administration highly preferred.
• Advanced analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Must be organized and self motivated.
• Solid customer relations and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with managers.
• Ability to learn basic functions of department specific systems, processes and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication preferred.
• Adept at diplomacy and exercising discretion and confidentiality preferred.
• Ability to work with a broad and diverse set of stakeholders and team members including senior management and board members preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred.

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center, a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake City’s central business district, providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

• Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station, as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;
• An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;
• An employee lounge, kitchen, micro market, game tables, couches and TVs;
• Private mothers’ rooms and lockers; and
• Access to downtown shopping, dining, arts and entertainment.