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Executive Assistant

Fort Lee, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Cross River builds the infrastructure behind the world’s most innovative financial products. Our technology and capital solutions power payments, cards, lending, and digital asset capabilities that move money safely, instantly, and inclusively — trusted by leading fintechs, enterprises, and disruptors across the globe.

Our mission is simple: to build the financial infrastructure that expands access and opportunity for all. Guided by a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and purpose, Cross River has been named one of American Banker’s Best Places to Work in Fintech year after year. Whether you’re designing code, solving regulatory puzzles, or developing strategy, you’ll join a team where innovation and integrity drive everything we do — and where your work helps shape the future of finance.

What We're Looking For

The Commercial Banking Group (CBG) team is looking for an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Lending Officer. The right candidate must be a team player who is solution oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and has a strong sense of urgency to all matters. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks is a must. We are fully committed to the success and personal growth of our staff. If you have the right skill set/experience, take pride in your work, and work with integrity, we can’t wait to meet you!

Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-level executive support to the Chief Lending Officer, including complex calendar management, coordination of domestic and international travel, expense reporting, budget tracking, preparation of confidential correspondence, high-level gatekeeping, and support for special projects and strategic initiatives
  • Support the lending team with document execution, invoicing, borrower refund processing for closed, withdrawn, or declined transactions, obtaining required release forms, and assisting with operational and administrative tasks across the lending function
  • Assist with the preparation of materials for presentations in addition to maintaining third party vendor lists including license updates, annual E&O and other required updates as well as ordering and monitoring assignments from them as needed by the loan team
  • Set and manage stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally
  • Assist with budget management for the CBG department; including but not limited to managing their Divvy accounts and balances
  • Handle confidential matters discreetly and professionally, including the executive's personal insurance and day to day affairs as necessary

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
  • Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships, problem solver
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands
  • Demonstrates ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
  • Ability to learn new systems
  • Proactively addresses any challenges and able to anticipate upcoming needs

Skills & Experience:

  • 10+ years supporting a C level executive
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

 

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Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00

Cross River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cross River does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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