Administrative Assistant (contract)

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Job Summary: We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Audit Professional Practices team through day-to-day administrative coordination, reporting, metrics tracking, and operational support. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional with experience in banking or financial services who can quickly take ownership of responsibilities, operate independently in a fast-paced environment, and provide strong support to multiple senior stakeholders.

The role is based in New York, NY and requires 4 days onsite per week with standard hours of 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Eastern.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administrative & Operational Support: Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Audit Professional Practices team across a wide range of activities and deliverables
• Timesheet Administration: Manage and support timesheet processes, ensuring accurate tracking, follow-up, and timely completion
• Reporting & Metrics Tracking: Maintain and produce recurring reports, dashboards, and operational trackers to support team oversight, activity monitoring, and decision-making
• Presentation Preparation: Assist with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, reporting materials, and content for leadership meetings and team updates
• Process Ownership: Take ownership of specific team processes and administrative workflows, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and appropriate backup support
• Coordination Across Stakeholders: Support up to four senior stakeholders by helping manage competing priorities, requests, and department-wide administrative needs
• Practice Management Support: Assist with headcount tracking, budgeting support, training schedules, and other internal coordination activities across the department
• Back-Office Administration: Handle general administrative work related to employee support, team operations, and ongoing departmental activities
• Prioritization & Execution: Work effectively in an environment with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and multiple stakeholders, while maintaining strong follow-through and organization
• Cross-Team Support: Contribute to initiatives and operational needs across the broader department, not just one individual or function

Qualifications:

• 1–3+ years of experience in administrative support, operations support, or practice management
• Prior experience working in banking, financial services, or a comparable corporate environment
• Strong experience with reporting, metrics tracking, and operational coordination
• Experience supporting multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities independently
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong follow-through

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supporting audit, compliance, finance, or other internal corporate functions
• Prior Executive Assistant or senior administrative support experience
• Experience with headcount tracking, budgeting support, or training coordination
• Comfort preparing materials for senior leadership

Why Join Us: This is a strong opportunity to join the Audit Professional Practices team in a highly visible support role with broad exposure across the department. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, help drive important administrative and operational processes, and gain ownership of key responsibilities that support the team’s effectiveness. The role is ideal for someone who is proactive, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced financial services environment.

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Pay Rate Range 33.6 - 42 USD hourly

Additional Notes Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting is for a contract assignment with Tundra Technical Solutions to provide services to Bank of New York (BNY). Please note that this is not a full-time employment opportunity. Candidates selected for this role will be engaged as contractors for the specified duration of the project. For any inquiries regarding the terms of the contract or engagement, please contact Tundra Technical Solutions directly. Benefits Information Optional benefits offering include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits via Tundra Technical Solutions.