Executive Assistant

Who we are:

Farm Credit Bank of Texas is a $38.9 billion wholesale bank that has been financing agriculture and rural America for over 100 years. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we provide funding and services to rural lending associations in five states, and we are active in the nation’s capital markets. 

While you may not be familiar with our name, Farm Credit Bank of Texas plays a critical role in supporting the businesses that make it possible for America to maintain access to an affordable and safe food supply, an industry which is one of the most innovative and evolving of our time. And while you help us deliver on our mission, we deliver on our commitment to you as a valued employee by providing competitive compensation, generous health and wellness benefits packages and an attractive hybrid workplace located along the bluffs of the Colorado River just minutes west of downtown Austin. 

We seek out top talent in their fields, whether it be technology, finance, accounting, credit, human resources, or other administrative functions, and welcome you to join us in our mission to feed the world. 

Position Description: 

The Executive Assistant (EA) provides high-level administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and seven Executive Team members. This role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and discretion skills to manage complex and sensitive matters across the bank and its network of 12 affiliated associations. The EA acts as a central coordination point between internal stakeholders, association leadership, external partners, and board members—often representing the tone and professionalism of the CEO’s office.

This position is integral to the bank’s mission of enabling the success of its cooperative network, ensuring the operational effectiveness of the CEO and executive team, and providing seamless support across a range of activities including governance, communications, planning, and logistics.

Day-to Day-Duties and Responsibilities: 

Executive & Strategic Support

• Provide proactive calendar, meeting, and email management for the CEO and executive team members; prioritize competing demands with foresight and discretion.
• Coordinate executive leadership meetings, strategic off-sites, and support board committee sessions; prepare and distribute agendas, pre-reads, talking points, and follow-ups.
• Handle confidential materials with judgment and diplomacy, including organizational strategy, succession planning, and executive communications.

Association & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as a liaison with CEOs, CFOs, and executive assistants from 12 member associations; coordinate shared initiatives, responses, and executive communications.
• Track outreach and activities related to association boards and leadership, ensuring timely follow-up and executive alignment.
• Assist in the coordination of joint meetings, reports, and performance-related updates between the bank and its cooperative network.

Governance & Board Coordination Support

• Partner with the CEO, Board Liaison, and Legal/Compliance staff to coordinate board-related communications, reports, and meeting logistics.
• Manage calendar invites, materials, and travel for Board of Directors and committee sessions as requested.
• Ensure accuracy and professionalism in the preparation of board-facing documents and presentations.

Operations & Administrative Excellence

• Oversee complex travel arrangements, expense reports, and project tracking for executives.
• Develop and maintain filing systems, contact lists, and communication templates to support operational excellence.
• Take initiative to identify and improve administrative processes, ensuring alignment with the evolving needs of the executive office.

What You Bring to the Team:

It is an important role that covers many skills. This position requires: 

• Minimum 7 years of experience supporting C-level executives; experience in financial services or member-driven organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple executive leaders in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with board portals (e.g., Diligent, BoardEffect) a plus.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills, with a problem-solving and anticipatory mindset.

Our benefits:

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive, affordable, and competitive benefit options that are focused on health and wellness, financial security, and achieving a work-life balance:

• Flexible and affordable health and wellness benefits, including medical insurance, prescription drug coverage, dental insurance, vision care, flexible spending accounts, and more.
• 401(k) plan that includes an employer match (up to 4%) plus an additional employer contribution (up to 5%), both of which vest on the first day of employment
• Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and up to eleven paid holidays
• Paid parental leave program of up to six weeks
• Up to two days per year to volunteer in local community organizations, services, or events
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Generous tuition-reimbursement program
• Physical fitness incentive plan
• Employer matching gifts program
• Modern hybrid work schedule combining in office and remote work locations.

Our culture: 

In a world filled with unpredictable challenges, we invest in our people and ensure they have dependable careers with ample growth opportunities. As part of the larger Farm Credit System, we focus on building our culture around personal relationships and the ability to be connected to leadership through in-person conversations, regular town halls and employee engagement events. We are deeply committed to attracting and fostering a diverse workforce, development and career advancement and recognizing the hard work of individuals who contribute to our success.

Important note: We care about your hiring process and take it seriously. A real person will review your application and resume, meaning response timelines may vary. The interviewing process at Farm Credit Bank of Texas may include phone calls, text messages, emails, video interviews, on-site interviews, and requests for portfolios or demonstrations of work. We cannot personally follow-up with each applicant, and we will do our best to create a professional, respectful, and thorough process for candidates with whom we identify as a potential fit. 

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