Administrative Assistant, Global Investment Banking

What is the opportunity?

Provide support to senior employees within the Global Investment Banking group

What will you do? 

• Distribute mail and coordinate courier service as needed

• Answer and screen telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner

• Make domestic and international travel arrangements and handle changes as needed

• Coordinate meeting arrangements (setting up conference calls, scheduling meeting rooms, arranging reservations, catering, etc.)

• Manage multiple calendars

• Prepare, track and manage expense reports via expense reporting system – this is a high priority 

• Act as backup to other department staff members as needed

• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

• Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business

• Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities

• Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functions promptly

What do you need to succeed?

• At least 2 years of experience, administrative experience preferred but not required

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects

• Demonstrated computer skills, with an emphasis on MS office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships at all organizational levels

• Good organization, follow-through, attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Ability to take initiative, function independently, and work in a team

• Maintain the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct with strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to keep confidential matters to self

• Value and possess strong competency in the following behaviors: Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication, Integrity and Operating with Diverse and Inclusive Mindset

What’s in it for you?

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 including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable

• Leaders 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 building close relationships with clients

The good-faith expected salary range for the above position is $80,000- $110,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.  This salary range does not include other elements of total compensation, including a discretionary bonus and benefits such as a 401(k) program with company-matching contributions; health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and paid time-off plan.

RBC’s compensation philosophy and principles recognize the importance of a highly qualified global workforce and plays a critical role in attracting, engaging and retaining talent that:

·       Drives RBC’s high-performance culture

·       Enables collective achievement of our strategic goals

·       Generates sustainable shareholder returns and above market shareholder value