Senior Administrative Assistant

As a Senior Administrative Assistant at John Deere Financial (JDF) in Johnston, Iowa , you will provide administrative support to the President, John Deere Financial and several members of the Senior Leadership Team. You will serve as a trusted business partner—operating with a high degree of autonomy, discretion, and professionalism, managing complex priorities, enabling decision-making, and driving seamless execution. In addition, you will:

• Provide high-level executive support to the President and select Senior Leadership Team members, managing complex calendars with full authority to prioritize, accept, and decline engagements
• Anticipate executive needs and proactively prepare briefings, materials, and meeting agendas
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination
• Provides meeting & Board support. Coordinates executive-level meetings, leadership forums, and board-related activities; develops and organizes presentations, communications, and materials for internal and external audiences
• Manage highly sensitive information and leadership matters with exceptional discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Support strategic initiatives, leadership transitions, and special projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including complex logistics and executive-level itineraries
• Partner across JDF and enterprise administrative networks to align priorities, enhance efficiency, and provide informal guidance across administrative teams
• Manage expense reporting and supporting documentation with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
• Support enterprise communications, including leadership messaging and organizational updates
• Maintain files, records, and critical documentation with strict adherence to confidentiality standards
• Lead complex meetings, events, and logistics coordination across multiple stakeholders

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• Proven experience supporting senior executives (VP, SVP, President, or equivalent)
• Ability to handle multiple projects and independently prioritize, make decisions, and respond on behalf of an executive leader
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with executive presence
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
• Ability to maintain multiple calendars and schedules

• Experience supporting a President, CEO, or Senior Leadership Team
• Strong planning and coordination capabilities across complex stakeholder environments
• Ability to anticipate needs and operate as a proactive business partner, not just administrative support
• Experience with executive communications and board-level materials
• Ability to influence without authority and build trusted relationships across leadership levels
• Proven success managing highly complex, fast-paced executive environments

Ideally you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience