Executive Assistant II

Executive Assistant II

Zurich North America is hiring an Executive Assistant II to join our Life, Accident, and Health team. We are open to hiring talent in our Zurich North American office in IL, NJ, or NY.

• Represent management and resolve issues on the executive’s behalf.
• Interact with customers and associates in person, by phone and by e‑mail efficiently, promptly, and accurately; provide regular updates to executive, stakeholders, customers, and office staff as required.
• Compose routine correspondence, memos, expense reports, and newsletters.
• Maintain current, accurate, and easily accessible files and department data.
• Prepare presentation materials and assist executive with presentation arrangements.
• Develop worksheets, prepare correspondence, and develop presentations using computer technology.
• Administer programs, projects and/or processes specific to the operating unit served.
• Organize meetings, schedule, send reminders, and organize catering when necessary.
• Perform minor accounting duties such as processing payments.
• Welcome visitors and identify the purpose of visit before directing visitor to the appropriate department.
• Provide administrative assistance such as writing and editing e‑mails, drafting memos, and preparing communications on the management’s behalf.
• Interact with vendors in person, on the phone, or in email.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience in the Administrative area.
• Or Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 3 or more years of experience required in the Administrative area.
• Experience planning, organizing, and scheduling work.

• Knowledge of company operations and organizational procedures.
• Administrative experience in a multi‑tasked, high‑paced, confidential environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The proposed hourly rate for this position is $31.68 - $51.87
, with short‑term incentive bonus eligibility set at 5%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity

Employer:

disability/vets.

• Locations: AM – Schaumburg, AM – New York, AM – Parsippany.
• Remote Working:
  Hybrid.
• Schedule:
  
  Full Time.
• Employment Sponsorship Offered:
  No.

Please note:

Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.