EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, CORPORATE FINANCING AND SYNDICATION

BDC•Montreal, QC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

BDC is looking for an executive assistant to support the Senior Vice-President, Corporate Financing and Syndication, as well as the national teams. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a stimulating environment focused on mission, financial discipline and results. The candidate demonstrates excellent judgment, a high level of discretion and has strong communication, coordination and organizational skills, while effectively managing multiple priorities simultaneously. You will succeed in this role if: You enjoy supporting a senior management team in an executive context You enjoy ensuring the rigorous follow-up on administrative and strategic files You are comfortable managing a wide variety of activities and stakeholders You are known for your discretion, diplomacy and professionalism

Requirements

College diploma in business administration or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an administrative support role to senior management
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with high-level stakeholders
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure
Demonstrated ability to evolve in a high-tempo executive environment
Excellent communication skills, oral and written, in both official languages (French and English)
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Comfortable with new technologies and artificial intelligence tools, such as Copilot

Nice To Haves

Experience in the financial services industry and understanding of corporate finance activities (strong asset)

Responsibilities

Support the SVP, Corporate Financing and Syndication, as well as his management team, in various administrative tasks, including: Proactive management of a complex schedule, including planning, prioritizing and optimizing meetings, taking into account business issues, timelines and changing priorities
Planning and coordination of business travel
Coordinate meetings, including team meetings (e.g., multiple stakeholders, various directorates, different time zones, external guests, management committees, candidate interviews, etc.)
Contribute to the creation and implementation of the group's social media strategy on a national scale, in support of the market presence strategy, the organization's reach and the team's notoriety
Prepare agendas and follow up on actions resulting from senior management meetings, management committees and any other relevant strategic meetings
Anticipate the needs of the SVP by proactively following up on priority files and managing incoming information with discernment
Ensure rigorous monitoring of invoice processing and expense account management
Effectively manage competing priorities, proactively process requests and ensure their completion within often tight deadlines
Act as a liaison to promote smooth communication between the SVP and other business lines
Collaborate closely with other Executive Assistants and participate in various cross-cutting initiatives
Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners to support the coordination of information and the advancement of projects
Handle highly confidential information (financial reports, strategic documents, executive correspondence)
Perform any other tasks related to the nature of the position

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits
Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
$750 wellness and health care spending account
Paid vacation each year
Five personal days
Sick days as necessary
Offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
Hybrid work model
Opportunities for learning, training and development