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Executive Assistant I to CEO

ACAMS
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Full-time

Opportunity at a Glance

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Overview :

ACAMS is seeking a highly organized and proactive executive assistant to provide administrative support to our CEO and members of the executive team.

The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication skills, and have keen attention to detail.

If you have a strong sense of discretion and a passion for supporting high-level executives, we invite you to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities :

  • Efficiently manage and prioritize the executives' calendars, appointments, and travel arrangements.
  • Draft and edit business documents, including emails, memos, reports, and presentations.
  • Screen and prioritize incoming communications, ensuring timely responses and appropriate redirection.
  • Coordinate and organize meetings, conferences, and events, including logistics and materials preparation.
  • Take accurate meeting minutes, distribute them, and follow up on action items.
  • Maintain confidential files, records, and databases with utmost accuracy and discretion.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with internal staff, clients, partners, and stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison between executives and internal / external parties, ensuring effective communication.
  • Assist with special projects, research, and analysis as assigned by the executives.
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement efficient administrative systems.
  • This is a hybrid role; must permanently reside within a reasonable vicinity of posted location.

Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field (preferred).
  • Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using productivity software, like Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Exceptional research and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion in handling sensitive information.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to deliver accurate work within established deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing priorities and work demands.
  • Knowledge of our industry / sector is a plus.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M / F / D / V. At ACAMS, we welcome everyone and have a strong commitment towards diversity and inclusion.

We encourage our Colleagues to be their true authentic selves and support laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

We also maintain a drug-free workplace.

Who We Are

ACAMS is a leading international membership organization dedicated to providing opportunities for anti-financial crime (AFC) education, best practices, and peer-to-peer networking to AFC professionals globally.

With over 100,000 members across 180 jurisdictions, ACAMS is committed to the mission of ending financial crime through the provision of anti-money laundering / counterterrorism-financing and sanctions knowledge-sharing, thought leadership, risk-mitigation services, ESG initiatives, and platforms for public-private dialogue.

The association’s CAMS certification is the gold-standard qualification for AFC professionals, while its CGSS and CCAS certifications are for sanctions professionals and AFC practitioners working in the crypto space, respectively.

ACAMS’ 60+ Chapters globally further amplify the association’s mission through training and networking initiatives. Visit acams.

org for more information.

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