Executive Assistant - Corporate Banking Portfolio Management
Scotiabank, New York, NY, United States
Executive Assistant - Corporate Banking Portfolio Management
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Capital Markets and Investment Banking platform with a competitive presence across the Americas, operating globally over 100 years. Scotiabank's strong US presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group including transaction banking and trade finance solutions. Be part of an innovative Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition to every future! Purpose: Contributes to the overall success of the Bank in the USA, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. What You'll Do: Provide high level administrative support for one or more members of the Executive Committee/Chief Officers, requiring discretion, confidentiality, a good understanding of technical and business vocabulary, and a detailed knowledge of the organization's operations, procedures, and people. Gather, compile, verify, and analyze information for the executive's use in documents such as memos, letters, reports, speeches, presentations, and news releases. Perform tasks using independent judgment and discretion; i.e., preparing documents and presentation materials; screening and responding to incoming correspondence, inquiries, and phone calls; drafting letters and official information releases; arranging and attending meetings; taking and distributing minutes. Handle all matters relating to expenses and reporting. Monitor, review, and approve standard expenditures to ensure the activities of the office are conducted within established budgets. Manage the variance analysis and ensure it aligns on a monthly basis. Act as the primarily liaison and coordinator for department initiatives. Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior members of the Admin Team. Use judgement and expertise to identify, resolve and escalate day-to-day administrative support, as required. Provide input into developing and enhancing current processes and procedures. Comprehend and adhere to administrative policies implemented globally. Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships and systems. Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk. Perform other duties as required. What You'll Bring: Post-secondary training in business administration or an equivalent combination of education and related experience A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a business administration support function Strong technical skills and knowledge of MS Office 2010, experience of Concur expense management system is ideal but not mandatory Excellent coordination, organizational, time-management and work prioritization skills Attention to detail, resourceful, and accountability in follow-up Proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently to make decisions. Communicates clearly, articulately and succinctly in both oral and written form, with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization Flexibility, high tolerance for change and an ability to learn quickly Ability to handle sensitive materials under the pressure of last minute deadlines Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others Location(s): United States : New York : New York City
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Global Banking and Markets (GBM) is a leading Capital Markets and Investment Banking platform with a competitive presence across the Americas, operating globally over 100 years. Scotiabank's strong US presence provides our clients an important bridge to this key global market for trade and investment flows across the Americas and the world. Global Banking & Markets provides a full range of investment banking, credit and risk management products and services relevant to the financing and strategic development needs of our clients. Our products include debt and equity financing, mergers & acquisitions, corporate banking, institutional equity sales, trading and research, fixed income products, derivatives, energy, foreign exchange and precious metals. We also cross-sell the full range of wholesale products and services offered by the Scotiabank Group including transaction banking and trade finance solutions. Be part of an innovative Global Capital Markets and Investment Banking business with a unique geographic footprint that puts capital to work for our clients across industries! We work together to drive ambition to every future! Purpose: Contributes to the overall success of the Bank in the USA, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives. Ensures all activities conducted are in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies and procedures. What You'll Do: Provide high level administrative support for one or more members of the Executive Committee/Chief Officers, requiring discretion, confidentiality, a good understanding of technical and business vocabulary, and a detailed knowledge of the organization's operations, procedures, and people. Gather, compile, verify, and analyze information for the executive's use in documents such as memos, letters, reports, speeches, presentations, and news releases. Perform tasks using independent judgment and discretion; i.e., preparing documents and presentation materials; screening and responding to incoming correspondence, inquiries, and phone calls; drafting letters and official information releases; arranging and attending meetings; taking and distributing minutes. Handle all matters relating to expenses and reporting. Monitor, review, and approve standard expenditures to ensure the activities of the office are conducted within established budgets. Manage the variance analysis and ensure it aligns on a monthly basis. Act as the primarily liaison and coordinator for department initiatives. Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior members of the Admin Team. Use judgement and expertise to identify, resolve and escalate day-to-day administrative support, as required. Provide input into developing and enhancing current processes and procedures. Comprehend and adhere to administrative policies implemented globally. Champion a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships and systems. Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk. Perform other duties as required. What You'll Bring: Post-secondary training in business administration or an equivalent combination of education and related experience A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a business administration support function Strong technical skills and knowledge of MS Office 2010, experience of Concur expense management system is ideal but not mandatory Excellent coordination, organizational, time-management and work prioritization skills Attention to detail, resourceful, and accountability in follow-up Proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently to make decisions. Communicates clearly, articulately and succinctly in both oral and written form, with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organization Flexibility, high tolerance for change and an ability to learn quickly Ability to handle sensitive materials under the pressure of last minute deadlines Desire to be proactive and create a positive experience for others Location(s): United States : New York : New York City