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Executive Assistant

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Senior Level
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About the role

Contract Duration: 6 months | Possibility for an extension, or conversion to a full-time employee Location: In office 4 -5 in week | Toronto Downtown

What are the hours of work: 8 – 4:30pm

Will overtime be required (Y/N): If yes, please provide forecasted overtime: Potentially, depending on hours of executive

Daily Responsibilities: Calendar & Meeting Management · Master complex, overlapping calendar management across global time zones, identifying optimal scheduling windows and preventing conflicts before they arise · Coordinate senior-level meetings with precision, managing all logistics including venue selection, technology setup, catering, and contingency planning · Develop and maintain scheduling systems that account for executive preferences, personal considerations, and business priorities · Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, travel delays, and logistical obstacles

Travel & Expense Operations · Execute seamless domestic and international travel arrangements, managing complex itineraries, visa requirements, and logistical coordination · Oversee corporate expense management, including card reconciliation, compliance verification, and reporting · Anticipate travel needs and build contingency plans for potential disruptions · Maintain detailed travel protocols and vendor relationships to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Information Management · Maintain information aligned with bank's data governance standards, implementing meticulous handling protocols and access controls that comply with regulatory requirements, information security policies, and confidentiality frameworks · Ensure all executive communications, financial data, and strategic documents are stored, organized, and managed in accordance with bank's data classification standards and audit requirements.

Communications and Stakeholder Engagement · Filter and prioritize incoming communications with appropriate judgment, routing inquiries efficiently and escalating appropriately · Maintain communication protocols that protect confidentiality while ensuring critical information reaches decision-makers What program/technology/software knowledge is essential for this role? Describe in what capacity the selected candidate will be using it: · Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) · Strong technology acumen with ability to quickly learn new systems and tools Must-have Skills/Experiences and/or Education, certifications, qualifications, designations: · 10+ years of executive-level administrative experience · Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) · Strong technology acumen with ability to quickly learn new systems and tools · Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with sound judgment · Exceptional verbal and written communication skills across organizational levels Nice-to-have Skills/Experience and/or Education, certifications, qualifications, designations: · Banking or financial services sector knowledge · Exposure to complex, matrixed organizational structures · Global business or cross-functional operations experience · Experience with enterprise collaboration platforms, scheduling tools, and business applications

About Finance Professionals Inc.

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WHO WE ARE

We are a specialist FinTech and Financial Services recruitment consultancy. We have been helping clients attract, hire and retain staff across all areas from technology to finance. By being specialists in our sectors, we are able to use our deep and active network of professionals to quickly match the best people with great permanent and contract job opportunities.

WHAT WE DO:

We deliberately work on a small number of assignments allowing us the time to deeply search for talent for your business. By partnering with an excellent client base including Banks, Financial Services Firms, FinTech companies at various stages and established multinationals, we are able to present compelling career opportunities to industry professionals.

SECTORS WE WORK IN: -FinTech -Infrastructure -Financial Systems -Banking & Securities -Wealth Management & Advisory -Fund Management -Fund Services -Payment Services -Financial Services -Insurance -Real Estate Investment Trusts -Real Estate Development -Construction Finance and Private Equity

SKILLS WE PLACE: -Accounting & Finance -Banking Operations & Middle Office  -Risk & Compliance -Fund Accounting -PMO -Business Analysts -IT Manager -Cloud Professionals -DBA -Data Specialists -Design -QA & Testing -Developers

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