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About Byline Bank:

Headquartered in Chicago, Byline Bank is a full-service commercial bank serving small- and medium-sized businesses, financial sponsors and consumers. Byline Bank has approximately $9.6 billion in assets and operates 46 branch locations throughout the Chicago and Milwaukee metropolitan areas. Byline Bank offers a broad range of commercial and community banking products and services, including small-ticket equipment leasing solutions, and is one of the top Small Business Administration lenders in the United States according to the national SBA ranking by the U.S. Small Business Administration by volume FY2023. Byline Bank is a member of FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

At Byline Bank, we take pride in being an award-winning workplace. Some of our recent recognitions include:

+ U.S. News & World Report named Byline Bank as one of the **Best Companies to Work for in the Midwest in 2024-2025**

+ **Best Workplaces in Illinois in 2024** by Best Companies Group and Illinois SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

+ Forbes **America’s Best Small Employers 2023**

By joining our team, you will become part of an organization that values growth, collaboration, and innovation. We strive to create an environment where employees feel supported and are empowered to excel in their roles. If you're looking for a career with a company that puts people first and makes a difference in the communities we serve, Byline Bank is the place for you.

**Objective of Position** :

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative functions for the Legal Department. This role requires the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, use analytical capabilities, sound judgement, and superior customer service to all clients (both internal & external). The ideal candidate will possess structure, attention to detail, quality focus, high energy and flexibility to a high-paced deadline driven organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Provides administrative functions for the Legal Department.

+ Creates and maintains files for the department.

+ Supports creation and organization of files relating to Board of Directors and other functions.

+ Supports creation and organization of documents and files relating to governance matters.

+ Reviews documents to ensure the information is accurate and complete.

+ Schedules and organizes meetings, travel, conferences and department activities.

+ Responds to and follow ups on calls, emails and other inquiries.

+ Prepares routine and non-routine reports and presentations.

+ May require the need to be available for support before and after hours.

+ All other duties as assigned.

_Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time._

Qualifications:

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ 5+ years of experience as an administrative assistant.

+ Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals across all levels of an organization.

+ Advance level experience of core Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).

+ Demonstrated ability to think strategically and prioritize leaders’ calendar based on rapidly shifting priorities.

+ Positive self-starter with proactive approach, excellent time management and prioritization skills.

+ Strong calendar management skills, including coordination of complex executive meetings.

+ Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, and execute with a high level of confidentiality, and integrity.

+ Exceptional organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail capabilities.

+ Expert level written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and effectively.

+ Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

+ Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.

+ Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.

+ Adaptable to various competing demands and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.

+ Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT** :

Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office equipment. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices.

At Byline Bank, we value work-life flexibility and support a hybrid work environment for this position. This role allows for a combination of remote and in-office work, with occasional visits to the office based on business needs. Specific in-office days may vary and will be discussed during the interview process.

**Compensation & Benefits: B** yline Bank offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

Byline Bank offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 to $30.76. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Byline Bank offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with Byline Bank, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Additional Information:

Byline Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

All employment decisions at Byline Bank are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Byline Bank will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Byline Bank is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us directly at 773-475-2900, Option #2.

If applying within the US, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Note to Recruitment Agencies and Third-Party Recruiters:

Byline Bank kindly requests that third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, and recruitment firms refrain from submitting resumes or candidate profiles without a prior agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Byline Bank, and no fees will be paid or placements resulting from such submissions. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Byline Bank is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Byline Bank are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, protected veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Byline Bank will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.