Executive Assistant

BMO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Financial Group in Toronto, Ontario, seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior executive and leadership team. You will manage complex calendars, balance competing priorities, and ensure smooth executive operations in a fast-paced environment.

The role provides exposure to enterprise initiatives, high‑level meetings, travel arrangements and reporting support. The successful candidate will demonstrate discretion, sound judgment, attention to detail and the ability to

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant administrative/professional support experience.
• Post-secondary degree in related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative and team-oriented.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence outcomes and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and arrange meetings for senior executives.
• Coordinate leadership processes and approvals.
• Prepare reports and dashboards from multiple sources.
• Provide senior-level administrative support within a large team.
• Coordinate budgets and travel arrangements.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Collaboration

Analytical

Influence

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

This Executive Assistant opportunity is ideal for a highly organized, adaptable professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly and no two days are the same. Supporting a senior executive and several members of the leadership team, the role serves as a critical partner in managing complex calendars, coordinating competing priorities, and ensuring seamless executive operations. Success requires exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to confidently navigate ambiguity while staying one step ahead in a constantly evolving environment.

Beyond executive support, this role offers unique exposure to enterprise-wide initiatives, senior leadership, and key business strategies across the organization. The Executive Assistant plays an important role in managing recognition programs, coordinating leadership processes, facilitating approvals, and supporting special projects throughout the year. Working closely with a respected and approachable executive who values collaboration, trust, and work-life balance, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships across the bank, gain insight into high-profile strategic priorities, and expand their professional network among some of the organization's most senior leaders and Executive Assistants. For someone who enjoys building connections, influencing outcomes, and being at the center of organizational activity, this is an exciting and rewarding career opportunity.

Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, financial and human resources administration and provides professional support to one or more Managers and their direct reports. The role provides general offices services ensuring all administrative and operational processes and control standards are followed, while seeking to determine, develop, and participate in implementation of improvement opportunities, contributing to the effective and efficient operation of the business group.

• Provides subject matter expertise and advice related to assigned strategic initiatives and act as relationship management for assigned initiatives.
• Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
• Leads the planning, coordinating and implementing department events.
• Provides senior level administrative and operational support within a large, diverse team including one or more senior executives.
• Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information.
• Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Provides input into the planning and implementation of administrative programs.
• Coordinates and monitors budgets and reporting on results vs. budget.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to more junior administrative assistants to support them in developing capability to carry out current job accountabilities.
• Manages and monitors calendars and upcoming events. Dispatches meeting invitations, books meeting rooms and arranges for resources and other requirements in support of smooth and efficient meeting facilitation. Supports the coordination and implementation of department events.
• Develops and maintains a filing system; ensures business and operational reports, forms, and other documentation, paper or electronic, are readily available.
• Supports the development of tailored messaging, which may include writing, editing and distributing communications (e.g., correspondence, presentations, policies & procedures).
• Dispatches outgoing communications. Answers central phone line, responding to and resolving/escalating inquiries.
• Processes invoices for payment in adherence with documented processes and guidelines and vendor agreements
• Prepares and logs departmental expense claims and reports. Tracks expenses to ensure they stay within budget.
• Makes travel arrangements, booking flight/hotel reservations as needed.
• Liaises with internal business units and external vendors and participates in the local coordination and implementation of premises and building related matters including incoming / outgoing staff and contractors, relocations, office planning and new furniture requirements while ensuring minimal interruptions to business operations.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Ensures all vacation and absence scheduling is documented, takes into account critical business needs, follows guidelines, and is managed consistently across employees in the group; identifies scheduling conflicts for resolution.
• Coordinates training requirements for staff (research, booking, cancellations, confirmations, etc.).
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders in order to deliver on business objectives.
• Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Focus may be on a business/group.
• Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
• Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
• Works mostly independently.
• Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
• Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.
  

Qualifications:

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience in an administrative/ professional support function, demonstrating progressive responsibility and post-secondary degree in related field of study.
• Specialized knowledge from education and/or business experience.
• Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
• Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
• Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
• Influence skills - In-depth.

Salary:

$45,000.00 - $100,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.