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Company : Irish Life Group Services Limited

Full TimePermanent positionHybrid role based in our City Centre officesWhat we offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few.

At Irish Life, our purpose is to help people build better futures.

Our company values shape everything we do and underpin our vision of being the driving force behind Ireland's financial, physical, and mental well-being.

We believe in doing the right thing—acting with integrity and making fair, responsible decisions.

We aim high, setting ambitious goals and find better ways to innovate and improve.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we are dedicated to understanding their needs and exceeding their expectations.

Achieving this this is only possible when we work best together—in a supportive, collaborative environment where every idea and contribution is valued.

Based in Dublin, Irish Life Assurance plc is a large life assurance, pensions & investment company and the Irish Life Group is the entity that manages the businesses of Irish Life Assurance plc in Ireland.

We report to our parent company in Canada (Great West Lifeco).

Covering Finance, Actuarial, Risk & Compliance the role requires EA cover for :

The Finance DirectorThe Chief Risk Officer and Chief Actuary IrelandHead of Actuarial FunctionThe Chief Compliance OfficerThe Executive Assistant will act as the primary point of contact for the Finance Director / Chief Risk Officer with internal / external stakeholders.

The Executive Administration Assistant will report into the Finance Director.

They must be pro-active, highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills, with the maturity to handle confidential information.

Plans change frequently so flexibility and the ability to respond under pressure to a number of different demands and priorities is key.

Key ResponsibilitiesManage and prioritise the Finance Director / CRO correspondence and calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangementsProvide support to the EA for the Chief Executive (this will be mutual arrangement)Management of documentation and papers for key meetings, minute taking where necessaryLiaise with Executive's direct reports to ensure priorities are kept in focusCoordinate with other executives and departments to ensure timely completion of tasks and projectsManage expenses and prepare expense reportsEvent / conference managementAssist with special projects as assignedThe PersonThe ideal candidate will have :

Extensive experience (approx 5 years) in a similar role supporting executive-level / C-Suite managementExcellent organizational and time-management skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbalConfidence to work and interact with a broad range of senior stakeholdersProven ability to handle confidential informationAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant softwareSelf-motivated with the capacity to work autonomously or as part of a teamStrong attention to detail and accuracyA commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive work environmentPlanning and OrganisingTeam Working & Cross Functional Collaboration

Problem Solving & Decision Making

About us Irish Life is one of Ireland's largest financial institutions with a presence across a range of financial services markets.

We are one of Ireland's leading financial services groups with over 1.5 million customers.

For over 80 years, we've been helping people to look after their life insurance, pension and investment needs, and more recently their health insurance.

It is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco and a member of the Power Financial Corporation group of companies.

We are proud of our culture of developing and supporting the growth and professional development of our people.

The focus has resulted in a team of top talent with high standards, positioning us at the forefront of our industry.

Irish Life is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

We have created an environment of inclusion and growth to help people achieve their potential, to ensure they can bring their whole selves to work and to feel valued.

We celebrate diversity of thought and perspective and want all of our employees to feel valued, respected and supported.

We have built a culture that promotes equality and inclusion for all of our current and future employees and strive to ensure that our behaviours, processes and practices are aligned to this culture.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process please contact

• and we will be delighted to ensure you are fully supported to be your best

The company reserves the right to draw up a shortlist as part of the selection process.

The selection process employed will be at the discretion of the Group.

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