Senior Executive Assistant To The Ceo

As a leading financial technology platform, OppFi powers banks to bring credit access to  millions of everyday consumers who are locked out of mainstream financial options. We go beyond our mission - to help people rebuild financial health - and go further to ensure we keep the customer at the center of everything we do. We are creating a Customer-obsessed culture, with the capital "C". 

And it starts with our team here. We are a team of caring, innovative, and inclusive individuals who thrive in being immersed in diverse talents, expertise, perspectives and backgrounds. Our employees approach every new challenge with an unparalleled ability to see what could be rather than settle for what is. We welcome individuals who want to make a difference in the financial system through creating and building simple, transparent products that facilitate credit access, enable savings, and build wealth.

A few other fun facts about us. OppFi is an Inc. 5000 company for six straight years, a Deloitte's Technology Fast 500, the seventh fastest-growing Chicagoland company by Crain's Chicago Business, and was named on Built In's 2022 Best Places to Work in Chicago.

What you get to do: 

As the Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will be essential to the company meeting its goals by driving increased effectiveness of our two most senior leaders.This role will require a sharp, experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys solving complex problems and is motivated by flawless execution, and who excels in behind-the-scenes supporting roles. The Senior Executive Assistant will report to the SVP, People, and will sit on the People Team and support programmatic company initiatives, as needed.Additionally, they will:

• Manage the complex calendars of the CEO and SVP, People, anticipating executives' needs and updating when needed to align with shifting priorities.  
• Coordinate bi-weekly travel arrangements and prepare expense reports on behalf of the CEO. 
• Expand the capacity of these executives to be in many places at once by building relationships and trust with their key people and communicating as their proxy.
• Increase bandwidth of the CEO by anticipating needs and taking ownership of planning, executing, and delegating activities, creating an extra layer of accountability.
• Maximize efficiency by building out systems and processes for increased organization and unified workstreams.
• Enable the CEO to focus on the company mission through proactive engagement in and management of personal administrative responsibilities.
• Provide scheduling support for  other members of the Senior Leadership Team, as needed.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to schedule quarterly board meetings, earnings activities, investor meetings and other high priority meetings. 

What you will bring to the team:

• Prioritization and Problem Solving: your sound problem-solving approach and ability to prioritize makes you an expert at bringing order to chaos and navigating uncertainty with speed; you look around corners to solve problems before they arise, and are able to find solutions that balance the personal needs of the executive with the needs of the business.
• Polished Excellence: you have high EQ, executive presence, and a natural ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels and functions in the organization collaborating effectively with various business partners. You tactfully negotiate complex dynamics with sensitivity and discretion, effectively manage intricate projects and partnerships, and are a precise and polished representative of both the CEO and the company as a whole.
• Ownership and Partnership: you're an expert at viewing the bigger picture to help you anticipate needs and identify priorities. Because you know what needs to be done and when, you're able to set up systems and processes that optimize teams and processes in service of a unified goal. As you are prioritizing the executive's time, you ensure that the details never slip through the cracks.
• Expert Communication: you effectively drive alignment and understanding across stakeholders through efficient communication that reduces ambiguity both for yourself and for others. You understand the importance of both method and timing in communication, and you skillfully adapt your style to match context and meet the unique needs of your audience while managing timelines to power key deliverables. It will be vital that you have confident, articulate, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical Aptitude: You don't need to be a technical expert, but you must be familiar with G-Suite, Slack, and Zoom, we use them everyday at OppFi! And while you're familiar with these tools, you are also able to use general knowledge of tech and software to learn and troubleshoot in other tech applications as needed.

Reports to: SVP, People

Job Level: Lead

The minimum salary for this role is $84,000. The total compensation package includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses as well as a 1-time equity grant based on level.

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be at the company's sole discretion, and determined by a myriad of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations.

Total Rewards and Benefits

OppFi offers a flexible remote environment, 401(k) matching program, and flexible paid vacation. Other benefits include medical benefits, dental and vision coverage, and tuition reimbursement. To support your wellness & growth, we provide monthly meditation and yoga classes and access to all LinkedIn Learning courses. We also offer Fringe, which is a lifestyle benefits platform that lets you decide how you want to spend your rewards from dozens of vendors like Uber, Doordash, and Urban Sitter. Dress code is casual. 

EEOC Statement: 

OppFi is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any actual or perceived legally recognized protected bases under local, state, or federal law or regulations. Our goal as a company is to build an equitable workplace that actively works to dismantle systems of oppression in our processes, procedures, and interactions. We aim to help our employees thrive where they work and beyond. Check out our Culture page here.

OppFi is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OppFi will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our People team at recruiting@oppfi.com. 

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