Primary Responsibilities
Proactively drive actions on behalf of the Executive, ensure awareness of divisio
nal business plan, and assist with workload to ensure achievement of business goals and objectivesManage key projects on behalf of Executive to ensure that objectives are met in line with agreed timescalAdherence to applicable local and global policies, guidelines, and regulationsEstablish, enhance and enforce minimum co
nformed standards of written material to ensure a professio
nal image is presented at all times.Liaise with external and internal co
ntacts to ascertain their needs, forward calls and messages to the appropriate team member and ensure communication processes are fit for purpose. Act as the professio
nal “face” of the Executive to ensure customer queries are managed professio
nally and in a timely manner.Coordinate with the other Executive Assistants to ensure a smooth and co
nsistent service.Prepare meeting/co
nference material (and on occasions present it) e.g. correspondence, reports, spread sheets, briefing papers, visual presentations etc. to ensure that business information is presented creatively and clearly and informs decision making and action.Develops agenda, commissions and coordinates papers, takes minutes and records extracts of decisions and coordinates follow-up actions; Assist in the development and manage the preparation of docu
mentation e.g. board papers, liaising with relevant business co
ntacts as necessary to ensure paperwork is prom
ptly distributed and all necessary information available.Undertake complex diary management, prioritizing functions and appointments, ensuring that meetings, deadlines, presentations and other duties of the executive are carried out seamlessly.Assist Executive in dealing with administrative aspects of highly co
nfidential matters such as acquisitions and delicate staffing matters to ensure that these are handled efficiently and in line with best practice and high professio
nal standards.Organize internal and external meetings, book venues and meeting rooms, make arrangements for equipment and catering and ensure invitations and notes are distributed in a timely fashion to ensure that all background arrangements are in place which will enable meetings to achieve their objectives.Organize travel itineraries for the Executive, e.g. travel, accommodation and currency arrangements to ensure these are made in line with requirements and company policies.Research, collate, manipulate and analyze ba
se data supporting projects in order to provide up to date and accurate information which will support the project objectives.Make decisions on behalf of the Executive within the limits of delegated authority i.e. travel and holiday requests to ensure these are in line with relevant policy guidelines and take into account any resource/cover requirements.Screen, priorities and annotate incoming information and communications (telephone, electronic,Quality and accuracy of material presented (both written and verbal).Deadlines are metMeetings organized effectively and accurate preparation of support material
• Accuracy and efficiency of diary
• Professional handling of confidential information or material.
• Quality and accuracy of travel itineraries and supporting travel documentation/information
• Regular and two way communication with executive
• Quality and accuracy of independent research, data analysis, interpretation.
• Decisions taken within agreed levels of authority.
• Proactivity and upwards referral.
• Compliance with QBE policy and procedures (travel, holiday).
• Efficiency of administrative systems and processes.
• Effective judgment delivering on priorities
• Accuracy of data and quality of presentation
• Accuracy of written information and conformance to internal standards/templates etc.
• Regular progress reporting on key projects (e.g. actions etc).
• Paperwork for statutory meetings meets agreed deadlines and is accurate.
• Demonstrates effective judgment to support delivery of strategic projects
• Compliance with QBE policies and procedures (travel, expenses, sickness, holiday).
• Timely identification of potential issues/problems.
• Upkeep of available records, information and knowledge management requirements of the organization paper) responding, re-directing or referring to the Executive as appropriate
• Provide support and manage (where appropriate) the production of reports, presentations and financial analysis of data to ensure information is presented accurately and effectively.
• Prepare and submit the Executive’s expenses for payment in a timely fashion to ensure these are settled in line with QBE policy.
•As a point of reference for others e.g. assisting with non-standard queries to enable sharing of knowledge and best practice and to develop the capabilities and knowledge within wider team
• Supports others in the team where appropriate to assist in the achievement of their objectives and best practice
• Prepare and develop action plans to ensure consistent performance and focused development of all team members
• Clearly explain complex concepts and arguments to individuals and groups
Required Education
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Required Experience
• 5 years relevant experience
Preferred Competencies/Skills
• Advance proficiency in Microsoft package
• Ability to plan and manage own work load plus manage upwards
• Leadership and people management skills
• Well developed inter-personal skills
• Highly developed and influential communicator
• Extensive experience in the provision of a full range of secretarial, secretariat and office management services at the senior executive level.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
• Excellent attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable approach and able to work effectively at critical periods (e.g. financial year end, quarter end etc)
• Strong analytical skills
• Stakeholder management
Preferred Knowledge
• Excellent understanding of:
• Preparation of board papers and professional reports
• Commercial understanding of business drivers and influences
• Work of department and individual team roles
QBE Insurance Group is one of the world's top 20 general insurance and reinsurance companies, with operations in all the key insurance markets. QBE is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and is headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 17,000 people in 38 countries.Our underlying business strategy is to maintain operations in the key global insurance markets and, where possible, to be a lead underwriter for selected lines of business.In the Philippines, QBE Group Shared Services Centre (GSSC) was incorporated in February 2013 as an integral part of the QBE strategy. Currently, it has locations in Manila and Cebu with over 3,200 employees.The GSSC provides a comprehensive range of Insurance Services to QBE’s customers and brokers across geographies (Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific) such as underwriting support, policy servicing, claims, credit control and customer service. It also provides various knowledge processing services such as Finance, Technology, HR Delivery, Data Analytics and Reporting to QBE Businesses globally.QBE GSSC in the CommunityThe GSSC Foundation was established in 2014, extending QBE’s long history of corporate social responsibility to the Philippines. It mirrors QBE’s insurance role in the community to assist people in need.