GVP Assistant

Description:The primary responsibility of the GVP Assistant is to provide support to the P1 GVP in efforts to lead the achievement of business objectives for the market group.Provide general administrative support to GVP-Manage calendar-Make travel arrangements-Handle meeting arrangements-Schedule internal meetings -Help with business planning and meeting documentation-Event planning-Prepare internal/external communications (memos, letters, presentations, recognition, and congratulations notes)-Process GVP expenses-Prepare and analyze reports and bulletins as directedRepresent the GVP in issues and activities requiring GVP action or intervention-Function as a liaison with the corporate office, senior region office and market group members-Screen telephone calls and visitors-1:1 scheduling and preparation-Leadership and strategic meeting preparation This position is located in: Walnut Creek, CAQualifications:Required:-Associate degree or equivalent (2 years) and relevant work experience-Excellent written and oral communication skills-Strong client service orientation-Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment with little or no supervision-Proficient with standard business hardware and software-Strong organizational skills-Strong time management skills-Previous financial experience including bill paying and reconciliation-Strong mathematical skills-Ability to work with all levels of employees-Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacyPreferred:-Previous executive assistant experienceSalary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe offer competitive benefits to eligible employees (including medical, dental, and vision plans). We also offer tuition reimbursement, dependent care assistance, domestic partner benefits, 401K and company paid retirement, generous paid time off, legal assistance, and financial planning and more! Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer.Job Location: Walnut Creek, CAJob Number: 76133Company URL: http://ameriprise.com/amp/global/careers/careers.aspCompany Profile:About Ameriprise FinancialWe are Ameriprise Financial, a FORTUNE 500 company,* a leader in our industry with more than 10,000 branded financial advisors and more than 8,900 employees nationwide. We have nearly 2.8 million individual, business and institutional clients* and $474 billion in assets owned, managed and administered.** Our momentum comes from the personal, long-term relationships we cultivate with our clients and employees. This commitment is the basis of our unique, collaborative approach to financial planning, and the reason why we made the Top 20 on BusinessWeek's 2006 list of Best Places to Launch a Career.*** With us, you can count on a competitive compensation and benefits package, continuing opportunities for advancement and the training you'll need to bring out your full potential. It's time to help people plan for their dreams. It's time to matter more.Climb Your Everest*Source: FORTUNE Magazine, April 30, 2007**As of March 31, 2007. Source: Ameriprise Financial First Quarter 2007 Statistical Supplement, page 3***Source: BusinessWeek, 9/18/06Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA and SIPC, is an Ameriprise Financial, Inc. company. Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 2007 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved. (10/07) Learn More | View All Jobs |