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Description

The Executive Assistant will provide organizational and administrative support to senior executives in Global Investment Banking and team members, requiring a solutions-oriented attitude, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment. The role requires experience in a professional services environment, ideally within Capital Markets.

What We're Looking For

Maintain schedule/calendar of key activities for senior executives and ensure key business critical dates are met, prioritizing and triaging as needed.,Exhibit initiative and “follow-through” to assist the leadership team, identifying and pursuing opportunities to provide support.,Communicate timely status of key deliverables.,Perform continuous administrative tasks: coordinate meeting arrangements, set up conference calls, arrange reservations, catering, order supplies, make photocopies, scan documents, organize transportation, and maintain client lists/database.,Assist staff in proofreading legal documents and performing mark-up changes.,Prepare, track, and manage expense reports.,Prepare and/or review email requests for approval (e.g., meeting materials, reports) daily.,Print and bind presentation materials, assist with formatting.,Make domestic and international travel arrangements and handle changes.,Assist staff in complying with regulatory requirements with OACIQ, AMP, and AMF, including maintaining an organized filing system (digital and paper).,Act as backup to other department staff members as needed.,Participate in tasks on “special projects” as requested.,Provide access to Sharefile and update as requested.,Bilingualism (English and French) is required.,Minimum 5+ years' experience in an executive assistant capacity supporting senior executives.,Experience working in professional services environment, and ideally in a Capital Markets business.,Experience working on highly confidential projects with appropriate discretion and sensitivity.

Ideal Candidate

Secondary/College education required,Strong verbal and written communication skills in French and English,Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset,Ability to partner effectively with key stakeholders and build strong collaborative relationships,Demonstrate ownership and execution of primary responsibilities,Outstanding time management skills, diplomacy, tact, and positive can-do attitude,Ability to maintain consistent and high levels of performance and attention to details,Enjoys working in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment,Capable of multi-tasking across projects when needed,Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Minimum Education

Secondary/College education

Hard Skills

Data Entry
Email Services
Office Administration
Presentation Software
Spreadsheet Software
Word Processing Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Outlook

Soft Skills

Communication
Detail-Oriented
Teamwork
Time Management
Proactive
Solutions-oriented mindset
Relationship building
Diplomacy
Tact
Positive can-do attitude
Attention to details
Multi-tasking
Discretion
Sensitivity

Work Hours

37.5 hours/week

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
Competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to do challenging work
Flexible work/life balance options

Special Commitments

Must be willing to work in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment,Experience working on highly confidential projects with appropriate discretion and sensitivity

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About the Company

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Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. As Canada's largest bank, it provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets services to over 17 million clients worldwide.

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