Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Enterprise & Non Financial Risk

Scotiabank; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Vice President of Enterprise & Non-Financial Risk. This role is pivotal in ensuring the success of the team by providing high-level administrative support and managing confidential information with utmost discretion. You will champion a customer-focused culture, leveraging your organizational skills to navigate a fast-paced environment. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, this position offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic banking environment, where your contributions will significantly impact the team's objectives and the broader organization.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Employee Share Ownership Program

Pension Plan Matching

Health Benefits from day one

Career development opportunities

Inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Executive Support role is essential.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support for executives with confidentiality.
• Gather and analyze information for executive documents and presentations.
• Monitor expenditures and manage departmental initiatives.

Skills

Executive Support experience

Business/Bank terminology knowledge

Discretion and confidentiality

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Time management skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in business or related field

Job description

Title: Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Enterprise & Non Financial Risk

Requisition ID: 213483

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Enterprise & Non Financial Risk, the Executive Assistant will contribute to the overall success of the Enterprise & Non-Financial Risk by ensuring specific individual goals, plans, and initiatives are executed/delivered in support of the team’s business strategies and objectives. They will ensure all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Champion a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Provide high-level administrative support for one or more executives, requiring discretion, confidentiality, a good understanding of technical and business vocabulary, and a detailed knowledge of the organization's operations, procedures, and people.
• Gather, compile, verify, and analyze information for the executive's use in documents such as memos, letters, reports, speeches, presentations, and news releases.
• Perform tasks using independent judgment and discretion; e.g., preparing documents and presentation materials; screening and responding to incoming correspondence, inquiries, and phone calls; drafting letters and official information releases; arranging and attending meetings; taking and distributing minutes.
• Monitor, review, and approve standard expenditures to ensure the activities of the office are conducted within established budgets. Manage the variance analysis and ensure it aligns on a monthly basis.
• Act as the primary liaison and coordinator for department initiatives.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• 5+ years of experience in an Executive Support role;
• Sound knowledge of business/bank terminology and departmental procedures;
• High level of discretion required when dealing with confidential matters;
• Highly organized with the ability to proactively find solutions;
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong time management, communication, and presentation skills;
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in business or related field.

What’s in it for you?

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package: Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families, and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products, and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.