Position Overview
Harris Williams will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.
Job Description
TITLE: Executive Assistant II
We are a global investment bank specializing in M&A and private capital advisory services. Clients worldwide rely on us to help unlock value in their business and turn ambitious goals into reality. We approach every engagement with boundless collaboration, pooling expertise and relationships across industries, service offerings, and geographies. For over 30 years, our clients have trusted us to think strategically, execute precisely, and deliver premium outcomes to help them grow.
We are ambitious in our goals and steadfast in the belief that clients deserve our very best. To achieve our highest aspiration, we invest in world-class, team-oriented individuals who are smart, driven, and principled – those who are eager to be part of something bigger than themselves. When you join Harris Williams, you are welcomed into a collegial environment where every individual has the opportunity to make an impact in a powerful and significant way. We invite you to learn more about careers at Harris Williams.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Executive Assistant II to become a vital member of our team. This is not a typical administrative role; you will be the central communication hub and operational backbone for a team of senior investment bankers. In a fast-paced environment with constantly shifting priorities, you will be a key partner in driving efficiency and enabling your team to achieve its goals. This role requires exceptional judgment, foresight, and a relentless commitment to excellence.
What You’ll Do: Core Responsibilities
- Executive Support & Calendar Management: Master and manage complex calendars for multiple executives, strategically prioritizing schedules and proactively resolving conflicts.
- Logistics & Travel Coordination: Flawlessly coordinate intricate domestic and international travel arrangements and manage timely expense reporting.
- Meeting & Conference Execution: Own the end-to-end planning of meetings and conferences, including reserving facilities, coordinating catering, and ensuring all A/V and essential services are prepared.
- Communication Hub: Serve as the primary point of contact for your team, preparing professional business communications and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Team Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a leader and mentor within the support staff, sharing best practices, offering backup, and championing our collaborative “one firm” culture.
What We’re Looking For: The Ideal Candidate
Successful team members at Harris Williams are proactive, collaborative, and take immense pride in their work. We are looking for individuals who embody these qualities:
- Proactive & Self-Starting: You anticipate needs, work ahead, and ask “What’s next?” instead of waiting for direction. You exhaust available resources and propose creative solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborative & Enthusiastic: You view challenges as growth opportunities, share ideas and credit with teammates, and actively mentor others. You are willing to pitch in to assist others without hesitation.
- Detail-Obsessed & Accountable: You proofread all work to ensure 100% accuracy, seek feedback to improve, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information.
- Intellectually Curious: You ask thoughtful questions to deepen your understanding of the M&A deal process and your team’s objectives. You know where your bankers are in a deal cycle to anticipate needs.
- Exceptional Communicator: You articulate thoughts and ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing. You are responsive, acknowledge requests, and clarify deadlines to stay aligned with your team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Typically requires 6+ years of related experience supporting multiple executives in a demanding, fast-paced corporate environment.
- Expert-level proficiency in MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated expertise in heavy calendar and contact management, with the ability to manage executive inboxes and respond on a banker’s behalf.
- Strong skills in editing and formatting professional presentations and documents.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Why Join Us?
- Professional Development: We invest in your success. You will receive role-specific training and have opportunities to contribute to or lead special projects that improve firm processes.
- Engaging Culture: We believe our people are our greatest asset. You will be part of a firm that values teamwork and participates in team-building events, both at the local and company-wide level.
- Impact: This is a highly visible role where your contributions directly support the success of our client engagements and the firm’s strategic goals.
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required, in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time.
Disclaimer: Harris Williams will not accept unsolicited resumes from contingency recruiters. Any such resumes received will not be considered as legitimate submissions, and Harris Williams will not pay for the placement of a candidate resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Furthermore, Harris Williams strictly forbids any contingency recruiter from representing the firm in the market without prior consent.
Qualifications
Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.
Preferred Skills
Calendar Management, Office Administration, Organizing, Presentation Development, Prioritization, Researching
Competencies
Accuracy and Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Decision Making and Critical Thinking, Desktop Tools, Effective Communications, Flexibility and Adaptability, Office Administration
Work Experience
Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree with < 1 year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development program. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.
Education
Bachelors
Certifications
No Required Certification(s)
Licenses
No Required License(s)
Pay Transparency
Base Salary: $95,000.00 – $120,000.00
Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive eligible with the payment based upon company, business and/or individual performance.
Application Window
Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 11/18/2025, although it may be longer with business discretion.
Benefits
PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 8 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit Your PNC Total Rewards.
Disability Accommodations Statement
If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com. Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.
This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history.
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