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Royal Bank of Canada

Global banking, wealth management, and insurance

Executive Assistant

Executive SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5–7+ years supporting senior executives within the finance industry.
  • Experience handling a wide range of administrative and executive support tasks, working independently, and maintaining professionalism.
  • Organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
  • Ability to solve problems, remain calm under pressure, and work in fast-paced environments.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and communicate priorities when needed.
  • Ability to build trust and rapport with senior leaders.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask, and solve problems efficiently.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to interact effectively and establish good working relationships with internal and external personnel.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn video conferencing platforms such as Webex, Zoom, and Teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide senior-level administrative support to the leadership team for RBC US.
  • Maintain busy Outlook calendars and coordinate logistics for internal and external team meetings.
  • Manage complex scheduling across internal and external stakeholders.
  • Organize and execute events for the executive team and external onsite meetings.
  • Arrange and coordinate domestic and international travel agendas.
  • Process expense reports for senior leaders, assist with expense pre-approval, and ensure policies are followed and items are processed within guidelines.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for the team regarding travel and expense policies and other policies and procedures.
  • Arrange all aspects of in-person and virtual meetings.
  • Ensure the executive is prepared for meetings and events.
  • Manage Contingent Workforce Management and Statement of Work processes for the team, including onboarding and offboarding consultant and contractor resources.
  • Assist with technology requests, supply orders, and miscellaneous queries.
  • Assist with recruiting and staff onboarding and offboarding, including requesting equipment setup and system access.
  • Create and edit spreadsheets and presentations, and print, copy, collate, and bind materials for internal and external meetings.
  • Handle regular activities independently and advise in advance of issues or delays.
  • Work cooperatively with team members to provide overall coverage and backup support.
  • Adapt to shifting priorities and make judgment calls in ambiguous situations.
  • Lead and coordinate ad hoc projects as requested.

About the Company

Royal Bank of Canada

Global banking, wealth management, and insurance

What does RBC do? It provides a wide range of financial services including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, insurance, investor services, and capital markets to clients in Canada, the United States, and 27 other countries. How do its products work? It earns revenue from loans, mortgages, investment products, and advisory services, and uses technology to deliver a seamless client experience across a diversified set of financial services, with an emphasis on digital tools and customer service. How is RBC different from competitors? It combines scale and global reach with a principles-led culture, a strong focus on community impact, and a large, diverse workforce (94,000+ employees) to drive client outcomes and continuous innovation. What is RBC’s goal? To help clients prosper and communities thrive by delivering reliable financial solutions and services while adapting to changing needs and maintaining leadership in the financial sector.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1864

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