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Canaccord Genuity Group

Global, full-service investment banking firm

Administrative Assistant

Administrative SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVancouver, BC, Canada$50k - $70k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of three years of administrative, executive assistant, client service, or office coordination experience is required.
  • Post-secondary education in business administration, office administration, finance, or a related field is preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, proofreading, grammar, and document-formatting abilities are required.
  • The candidate must be able to organize, prioritize, follow through, and manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong client-service and interpersonal skills and a professional, warm, solutions-focused approach are required.
  • Sound judgment, discretion, integrity, and the ability to appropriately handle confidential client, employee, and business information are required.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy when working with documents, data, schedules, and follow-up items are required.
  • The candidate must work effectively independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint, is required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable learning software and using technology to improve organization, communication, and workflow efficiency.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • The candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Shortlisted candidates must complete a 15-minute confidential Financial DNA Survey online before an in-person interview.
  • Candidates selected for interviews must provide proof of citizenship, permanent residence, or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Lead Investment Advisor and the SWP+ team.
  • Manage complex calendars; schedule internal and client meetings; coordinate virtual meetings; arrange boardrooms and in-person meeting logistics; and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts and competing priorities.
  • Coordinate business travel, conferences, reservations, team events, client events, and in-office meeting logistics.
  • Prepare, format, and organize correspondence, presentations, reports, spreadsheets, meeting materials, and other business documents.
  • Monitor team phone lines and voicemail, respond to routine inquiries, and direct clients, prospects, and external contacts to the appropriate team member.
  • Maintain accurate electronic records, contact information, databases, document folders, and confidential files in accordance with firm procedures.
  • Process expense reports, maintain expense records, reconcile receipts, and assist with basic tracking and budgeting tasks.
  • Track and manage annual marketing expenses, budgets, and vendor invoices to ensure accurate reporting and timely payment.
  • Maintain team workflows, task lists, recurring reminders, and status updates so deadlines and service commitments are followed through.
  • Coordinate with internal departments, service teams, vendors, and other professional contacts to help resolve administrative requests.
  • Provide basic technology and meeting support, including assistance with video conferencing, document formatting, printers, and standard office devices.
  • Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes, templates, filing practices, and team efficiency.
  • Assist with special projects and provide backup administrative coverage as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in wealth management, financial services, legal, accounting, or another professional services environment is an asset.
  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat, DocuSign, Zoom, and customer relationship management systems such as Salesforce and Maximizer is preferred.
  • Proficiency in a language other than English is an asset.

About the Company

Canaccord Genuity Group

Global, full-service investment banking firm

Canaccord Genuity Group is a global, full-service investment bank offering advisory, capital markets, and wealth-management services to corporate, institutional, and individual clients. It helps companies raise capital through underwriting and equity or debt financing, advises on mergers and acquisitions, and provides research and trading services through its global platform. It differentiates itself by delivering an integrated range of financial services across multiple regions, allowing clients to access global markets from one firm. Its goal is to help clients grow their businesses and manage wealth by navigating capital markets and financial strategies worldwide.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1950

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