Administrative Assistant - Markham, Canada - Scotiabank

Scotiabank

Verified Company

Markham, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 182418

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

The Administration Assistant contributes to the overall success of District(s) within a Canadian Banking Region, by providing efficient and effective administrative and operational support to District Vice President(s) (DVPs).

The work done by the Administration Assistant allows the DVP to maximize their time in market, leading and coaching their teams.

Accountabilities:

Provide DVP with administrative support, including
Assisting in managing schedules, travel and coordination of branch visits and booking other meetings
As directed, coordinating and facilitating the release of Bank, Regional and District communications, including liaising with groups involved to ensure timely, accurate delivery and maintaining distribution lists
Providing PC services and support including composing and producing routine correspondence, producing documents (memos, letters, presentations, spreadsheets); proofreading work against source documents; and conducting regular backup of systems data/documents
Tracking and follow up of recognition programs such as Applause
Monitoring and ordering office supplies/sundry items
Provide support for District reporting and expense management, including
Reconciling, preparing and submitting DVP(s)' monthly expenses
Reconciling District budgets and expenses, including inputting, validating, tracking and following up on information to support the budget process
Assisting DVP(s) with completion of applicable forms, templates and reporting requests and ensuring appropriate supporting documentation is on file
As directed by the DVP(s), provide support to the District, including
Assisting the DVP(s) in vetting and validating branch and district inputs for annual goals / profit planning and recognition programs
Providing event management planning and support for district meetings including: securing venues; arranging equipment, refreshments and other meeting venue logistics; agenda creation; creating presentations; inviting participants; arranging for guest speakers; and any postevent follow up required
Jointly with the DVP and Branch Manager, coordinating New Branch Opening celebratory activities, including identifying and coordinating invitations to internal partners and other stakeholders and coordinating district/branch staff participation
Providing support and coordination for allBank, Canadian Banking or EOdriven initiatives in the district (e.g. Marketing initiatives such as Hockeyfest and Hockeyville; Best of the Best)
Coordinating/assisting with managing district Business Continuity planning and validation
Support DVP(s) with District and Local Area Activities by:
Overseeing philanthropic requests; managing incoming requests and coordinating participation of district resources (jointly with DVP) and forwarding requests to regional or EO offices for consideration, as applicable
Tabulating and sharing campaign results (e.g. Scotia Volunteer campaigns; fundraising campaigns; marketing campaigns, etc.)
Managing the distribution of tickets and invitations for events
Assisting DVP(s) in identifying opportunities within the District to include representation by District resources in Local Area Activities
Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in daytoday activities and decisions
Actively pursue effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of daytoday business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
Champion a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.

Specific dimensions associated with measurement of success in this role include:

Support two districts; Toronto Centre and Midtown
Approximately 1822 branches per district, i.e Branch Managers reporting to the DVP
The incumbent completes most responsibilities with a minimum of supervision. Direction is received from the DVP(s); however, since DVPs are often out of the office, visiting branches or working in a separate office, the incumbent must be able to work independently.
Exercising discretion is a key component to executing daily activities.

Qualifications:

High level of proficiency with Outlook and Lync
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Good understanding of basic bookkeeping principles, budgeting and expense management
Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
High level of discre