Executive Assistant to CEO & CFO — Strategic Partner

Securian Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous paid vacation time

Volunteer day

Personal and wellness days

Educational assistance

Health and wellness account

RRSP matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Securian Canada is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and CFO, enabling strategic focus and smooth operations. The role requires discretion, proactive scheduling, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism.

Based in Toronto or Montreal with hybrid work, the position offers a competitive salary range CA$85,000–CA$115,000 and benefits, including flexible arrangements, generous vacation, and ongoing learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive executive support experience, including direct C-suite partnership.
• Bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and sound judgment.
• Ability to operate autonomously, anticipate needs, and take initiative.
• Strong confidentiality, tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building across senior/board levels.
• Outstanding organizational and follow-through abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Copilot; familiarity with AI productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted first point of contact, triaging inboxes and calls for CEO and CFO.
• Manage complex calendars across multiple time zones and schedules.
• Act as liaison between executives and internal/external stakeholders.
• Prepare briefing materials, agendas, and presentations for meetings.
• Track action items and ensure follow-ups and accountability.
• Exercise discretion with sensitive financial, legal, and personal matters.
• Coordinate Board and committee support, including pack collation and minute-taking.
• Coordinate Executive Leadership Team meetings and logistics.
• Monitor regulatory and compliance dates and flag priorities.
• Arrange travel and create contingencies; leverage digital tools to streamline workflows.

Skills

Executive support

Autonomy

Discretion

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365 Copilot

Enterprise ChatGPT

Job description

Securian Canada is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the CEO and CFO, enabling strategic focus and smooth operations. The role requires discretion, proactive scheduling, and the ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism.

Based in Toronto or Montreal with hybrid work, the position offers a competitive salary range CA$85,000–CA$115,000 and benefits, including flexible arrangements, generous vacation, and ongoing learning opportunities.