EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, CORPORATE FINANCING AND SYNDICATION

BDC • Montreal, QC

11d • 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
• Strong coordination and priority management skills in a demanding environment
• 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, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees