Title:  Executive Assistant - 12 Month Contract

Requisition ID: 201128

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

Executive Assistant, Global Banking and Markets - Toronto, ON

A unique opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a high performing leadership team. You will provide high level administrative support for senior executives, requiring solid business acumen, discretion, confidentiality, a good understanding of technical and business vocabulary, and a detailed knowledge of the organization's operations, procedures, and people.

Is this role right for you?

• Proactively perform tasks while using independent judgment and discretion: 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
• You will 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.
• You’ll gather, compile, verify, and analyze information for the executive's use in documents such as memos, letters, reports, speeches, presentations, and news releases.  
• You’ll champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• You will understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• Several years of experience in an Executive Support role; C-Suite support experience is a requirement
• Advanced technical skills and knowledge of MS Office 2010 (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Sound knowledge of business/bank terminology and departmental procedures
• A proactive, consultative approach to seeking out solutions to various issues that arise
• Highly organized, and strong at multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Solid time management, communication and presentation skills
• High level of discretion required when dealing with confidential matters

Note: This position is currently a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will work four days a week in the office. Please note that this is subject to change based on the needs of the business. 

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 (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. 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.