Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid, 4 days on-site)
Language: English, advanced written and verbal communication required
Duration: 12-month contract
Background Check Requirement: Standard employment and reference checks required
About the Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact Executive Assistant role supporting a dynamic CEO within a well-established financial services organization. Known for its entrepreneurial spirit and strong internal culture, this organization blends the stability of a long-standing lender with the energy of a growing, digitally focused business.
You will work closely with senior leadership, including exposure to board-level operations, playing a key role in ensuring seamless executive and governance support. This is an environment where attention to detail, professionalism, and strong interpersonal instincts are highly valued, and where your ability to anticipate needs and stay ahead of priorities will make a visible difference.
What’s In It for You
• A collaborative, people-first culture with a strong reputation for employee satisfaction
• Meaningful exposure to executive leadership and board-level operations
• A fast-paced environment that offers variety, ownership, and professional growth
• A workplace that balances professionalism with flexibility in style and approach
Your Responsibilities
• You’ll manage a complex and ever-evolving executive calendar, ensuring priorities are aligned and time is optimized
• You’ll coordinate travel, meetings, and logistics, including frequent arrangements within Canada
• You’ll triage and manage communications, including inbox oversight and stakeholder correspondence
• You’ll support board operations, including preparing materials, managing secure documentation, and coordinating meetings
• You’ll assist with expenses, reporting, and the preparation of presentations and executive-level documents
• You’ll coordinate offsite meetings and events, ensuring all logistics are handled seamlessly
Skills and Qualifications
• 10+ years of Executive Assistant experience supporting C-level or senior executives
• Demonstrated experience providing board-level administrative support, including board packages and meeting coordination
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of professionalism
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and executive support tools
• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information
• Experience in financial services, banking, or professional services is strongly preferred
Why Partner with Altis
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