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Executive Assistant – Global Chief Data Officer

Executive Assistant – Global Chief Data Officer

CompanyManulife Financial
LocationToronto, ON, Canada
Salary$47250 – $78750
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years administrative experience

Responsibilities

  • Provides sophisticated administrative support for executives including the full management of calendars and meetings
  • Applies specialized department software to generate reports, brochures, pamphlets, in-house publications, etc.
  • Types and produces reports, letters, graphics, and other documents
  • Handles routine correspondence as advised; may independently compose documents based on verbal direction and/or knowledge of company policy and procedures
  • Assembles information for use in reports and meetings
  • Coordinates all aspects of external and internal meetings
  • Screens mail and telephone inquiries and directs these requests to the appropriate person, following up on replies if necessary
  • Independently responds to questions and situations which arise during manager’s absence using discretion, judgment, and knowledge of department activities
  • Investigates problems independently, determining method of research, data requirements, and analysis techniques
  • Prepares reports and recommendations for management
  • Sets up and maintains the filing system for assigned department, including confidential data, ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date
  • May be responsible for the onboarding of new hires and contractors
  • Ensures compliance with all quarterly security and compliance checks
  • Troubleshoots and handles technical support for the team, including managing the ticket process with the help desk
  • Assists in the development of PowerPoint presentations, including content and design
  • Handles administrative projects and ensures the accurate and timely completion of tasks; projects may include research, correspondence, and/or other departmental work
  • Captures information, tests for reasonableness, and analyzes data, potentially recommending changes and solutions to issues or problems
  • Tracks expenses and invoices, ensuring payments are coded to the appropriate account; reports on monthly variances and researches discrepancies
  • Coordinates and attends meetings, acting as a recorder of proceedings and coordinating follow-up actions
  • Makes travel arrangements for department staff and processes related expenses
  • Arranges function rooms, menus, and travel for large and small external meetings in accordance with company travel policies
  • Trains and assists other administrative assistants and department staff in applying applications or department/company policies, procedures, and administrative systems
  • Performs other duties as assigned, such as space planning, consulting time tracking, recordkeeping, maintaining office supplies, and managing invoice and purchasing activities
  • Collaborates with others to ensure efficiency of administrative and support functions; may coordinate or collaborate on special projects or initiatives
  • Mentors administrative support staff

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency with all MS Office applications, especially MS Outlook
  • Experience prioritizing meetings, calls, and situations for executive review
  • Strong activity coordination skills
  • Proven ability in business partnering
  • Service delivery efficiency