What is the opportunity?

As an Executive Assistant, you play a critical role by providing direct support to the senior leadership team within RBC. This role will support the Fellow, Cyber Security (VP) This role requires a dynamic individual who can manage executive schedules, handle confidential information with discretion, and maintain a productive, efficient and a professional workplace environment. Areas of work include Executive Support, Event Planning, Travel Coordination, Administrative Operations and Team Communications.

What you will do?

• Provide high-level administrative support the Fellow, Cyber Security (VP): including calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reporting, and meeting coordination
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents
• Prepare and provide executive committee administrative support
• Act as a liaison between the executives that you support and internal/external stakeholders
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion
• Manage special projects and initiatives as directed by the executives that you support
• Work closely with other administrative assistants in the organization to effectively plan meetings, and events and manage calendar series.  Provide administrative back-up to other executive assistants during vacation and other absences
• Facilitate and support operational aspects, such as:  asset and inventory management, floor management, onboarding support for new hires, and transfers
• Support the team in activities to drive deeper employee engagement (i.e., team social events, coffee chat sessions, focus groups, and other opportunities)

What do you need to succeed?

Must Have

• 3+ years’ experience as an executive assistant supporting senior executives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Exceptional organizational skills with proven experience in managing complex calendars, travel and meetings, you can juggle multiple priorities and manage your time well independently
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; efficiently and accurately
• Strong understanding of the cultural nuances of working across a global team
• Strong understanding of business priorities and ability to anticipate executives needs
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Fully proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Collaborative and team-oriented with a positive, “no task too small” mindset, you’re willing to roll up your sleeves and handle anything that comes your way; demonstrated initiative, positive and helpful attitude when dealing with others

Nice to Have

• Solid knowledge of relevant policies and procedures (e.g., Workday, vacation and absence management; expense guidelines; travel policy)
• Previous experience in the financial or banking sector, with a strong understanding of industry terminology and workflows

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Additional Job Details

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.