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Executive Assistant – Global Chief Data Officer
Company | Manulife Financial |
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Location | Toronto, ON, Canada |
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Salary | $47250 – $78750 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Associate’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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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