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The Executive Assistant provides strategic, operational, and administrative support to one or more senior Capital Markets executives and their leadership teams. Acting as a trusted business partner, the role enables executive effectiveness through proactive planning, operational coordination, stakeholder management, and execution of key business priorities.
The position requires strong judgment, discretion, organizational excellence, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and complex environment. The Executive Assistant plays a critical role in supporting business operations, driving efficiency, coordinating strategic initiatives, and fostering collaboration across teams.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support & Business Management
Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders by providing proactive administrative, operational, and strategic support.
Manage highly complex calendars, prioritize competing demands, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Coordinate and support executive meetings, leadership forums, and strategic planning sessions.
Anticipate executive needs and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Strategic & Operational Support
Support the execution of business priorities, strategic initiatives, and departmental objectives.
Analyze information and prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, and executive briefings.
Maintain tracking systems for priorities, projects, action items, and key deliverables.
Monitor and escalate issues, risks, and deadlines as appropriate.
Communications & Stakeholder Management
Prepare professional communications, presentations, correspondence, and leadership materials.
Build effective working relationships with executives, business partners, clients, and external vendors.
Facilitate information flow across teams and ensure timely communication of key updates.
Event & Meeting Management
Coordinate planning and execution of internal meetings, leadership offsites, town halls, client events, and employee engagement activities.
Manage logistics including venue selection, meeting materials, catering, technology requirements, and attendee coordination.
Financial & Administrative Management
Manage budgets, invoices, expense reporting, reimbursements, and procurement activities in accordance with organizational policies.
Ensure all administrative activities comply with established governance and control requirements.
Travel & Logistics
Coordinate complex domestic and international travel arrangements.
Prepare detailed itineraries and contingency plans to support seamless executive travel.
Process Improvement & Governance
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and improve administrative processes.
Contribute to operational excellence initiatives and implementation of best practices.
Ensure adherence to governance, risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Leadership & Community Contributions
Mentor and provide guidance to peer administrative professionals.
Share best practices and contribute to the development of the broader administrative community.
Support diversity, inclusion, employee engagement, and professional development initiatives.
Digital Enablement & AI
Leverages Microsoft Copilot, automation tools, and digital productivity solutions to improve executive effectiveness and team efficiency.
Identifies opportunities to streamline workflows through technology and process optimization.
Core Competencies
Executive Partnership
Anticipates needs and acts proactively
Demonstrates sound judgment and discretion
Builds trusted relationships with senior leaders
Strategic Agility
Understands business priorities and objectives
Connects day-to-day activities to broader business outcomes
Supports strategic planning and execution
Operational Excellence
Manages multiple priorities with precision
Maintains strong organizational and project management practices
Delivers high-quality work under tight deadlines
Communication & Influence
Produces polished executive-level communications
Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders
Influences outcomes through collaboration and credibility
Continuous Improvement
Identifies process improvement opportunities
Leverages digital tools and technology effectively
Adopts innovative solutions to improve efficiency
Qualifications
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in executive administration, business support, operations, or a related professional support role.
Proficiency in both French and English is required to effectively collaborate with colleagues across Canada and support business operations conducted in both languages.
Post-secondary education in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and collaboration platforms.
Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
The salary range for this role is $75,000 up to $85,000 CAD (subject to the candidate meeting the specific skills, experience, education, and qualification requirements.
You're fluent in French and English to support business operations outside the province of Quebec.About Us
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