INDIA WALKER
Newark
Summary
Results-driven Senior Administrative Business Partner with 7 years of experience supporting global executives in financial services. Skilled in managing complex calendars and coordinating executive communications while delivering high-level administrative support. Collaborates effectively across teams, prioritizing detail and urgency, and leverages AI tools to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Business Partner
BlackRock
New York
09.2018 - Current
- Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to senior leadership, supporting up to 6 leaders within Securities Lending and up to 6 leaders within HR/DEI in a complex global environment.
- Manage high-volume global executive calendars across multiple time zones (AMER, EMEA, APAC), proactively prioritizing shifting requests and resolving conflicts in real time.
- Managed inbox communications, drafted responses, and prepared executives for meetings, facilitating effective communication and decision-making.
- Serve as a key point of contact for executives, administrative partners, and external clients, maintaining strong business relationships.
- Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements and processed expenses using Coupa, ensuring timely and efficient travel logistics.
- Arrange meetings, conference rooms, catering, and audio/visual support for leadership sessions and large meetings.
- Plan and execute team meetings, external board engagements, strategy sessions, and offsites supporting 15+ internal attendees and up to 5 external participants.
- Coordinate and support fireside chats and Managing Director (MD) dinners, both internal and external facing.
- Use Microsoft Copilot and other AI-enabled tools to streamline administrative workflows and improve productivity.
- Partner cross-functionally with Technology, Workplace, and business teams to ensure seamless operational support.
- Managed logistics, vendor communication, scheduling, and onsite execution for office-wide Benefits Fair, enhancing employee engagement and resource accessibility.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
- Successfully manages multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced global environment.
Loan Officer Assistant
Lenox Financial Corp.
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Confirmed accuracy of income, employment, asset, and credit information to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Supported loan officers in processing loan applications and collecting necessary documents to expedite approvals.
- Tracked pipeline reports and engaged with clients to ensure adherence to timelines.
Mortgage Loan Processor
State Farm Bank
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Managed high-volume workflow to achieve timely approvals and maintain client satisfaction.
- Reviewed loan files for completeness and compliance with regulations, facilitating smooth processing.
- Processed mortgage applications adhering to FHA, VA, and USDA guidelines to ensure compliance.
Education
Coursework - International Business & Trade
Saint Peter’s University
Jersey City, NJSkills
- Administrative support
- Calendar Management
- Executive Prioritization
- Travel Coordination
- Expense Management
- Event planning
- Offsite Planning
- Board Meeting Support
- Inbox Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Business communication
- Customer relations
- Account management
- Microsoft 365
- Outlook
- Teams
- Zoom
- SharePoint
- Coupa
- ServiceNow
- Microsoft Copilot
- AI Tools
- Detail Oriented
- Priority management
- Discretion with Confidential Information
- Discretion with Confidential Information
Timeline
Administrative Business Partner
BlackRock
09.2018 - Current
Loan Officer Assistant
Lenox Financial Corp.
01.2017 - 01.2018
Mortgage Loan Processor
State Farm Bank
01.2015 - 12.2016
Coursework - International Business & Trade
Saint Peter’s University