Administrative Assistant, Corporate Communications

About the role

The Administrative Assistant will provide high-level administrative support to the VP, Global Head of Communications and their Operating Committee to ensure the effectiveness and seamless operations of the executive leadership team. This role requires a high degree of professionalism, discretion and organizational excellence, supporting a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enabling the team to operate efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the VP, Global Head of Communications, including calendar management, scheduling and coordination.
• Manage complex calendars and arrange meetings, including coordinating conference calls, video meetings, meeting rooms and catering as needed.
• Cook up and track expense reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Act as a point of contact for incoming communications, screening and prioritizing calls, emails and requests with sound judgment.
• Support the Global Heads of Communications with calendar management, meeting preparation and administrative needs.
• Cook up logistics for team meetings and global calls, including agenda management and materials preparation.
• Afford to order supplies, manage technology requests, distribute mail and coordinate courier services.
• Liaise with internal support functions such as IT to ensure seamless operations.
• Execute special projects and ad hoc requests as assigned by leadership.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in handling sensitive information and communications.

Requirements

• Must-Have: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• Must-Have: 2-4 or more years of experience in administrative support
• Nice-to-Have: Expertise in calendar management

Qualifications

• Must-Have: Experience working in banking or financial services

Skills

• Communication
• Data Entry
• Detail-Oriented
• Email Services
• Office Administration
• Presentation Software
• Spreadsheet Software
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Word Processing Software

Benefits

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off. Leadership who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities. Ability to make a difference and lasting impact. Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team. Opportunities to do challenging work. Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.

Pay

The expected salary range for this particular position is $55,000-$90,000, depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs. You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Additional Job Details

• Address: BROOKFIELD PLACE FKA 3 WORLD FINANCIAL CENTER, 200 VESEY STREET
• City: New York
• Country: United States of America
• Work hours/week: 40
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type: Salaried
• Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. Applying to this posting allows you to express your interest in this current career opportunity at RBC. Qualified applicants may be contacted to review their resume in more detail.

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