Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant at Peoples Group

This role provides high-level transactional and operational administrative support to multiple C‑Suite executives, serving as the primary liaison between the executives and both internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include proactive calendar management, meeting coordination, and organizing leadership team events. The position also oversees complex travel planning and logistics, develops sustainable systems and processes to enhance executive efficiency, and consistently anticipates needs to ensure seamless day‑to‑day operations.

Peoples Group is hiring for this position out of their Toronto office. Successful candidates who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.

About The Day-to-day

• Provide transactional and operational administrative support to multiple C-Suite executives.
• Act as the main point of contact between the Executives and internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactively manage calendars and set up meetings.
• Coordinate meetings and events involving the executive leadership team.
• Make travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and plan logistics.
• Create sustainable systems and processes for the Executive leadership team.
• Proactively think ahead to anticipate needs.

About The Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an administrative to/ or executive assistant role directly reporting to upper management.
• A Bachelor’s degree is considered an asset.
• Outstanding organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• System proficiency in Microsoft products including MS Office Suite.
• Proficiency in using video conferencing tools and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to think critically and anticipate needs.

About Us

Peoples Group is a trusted financial services company for the innovators at the forefront of Canada’s economic future. With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal, we are driving change by working alongside challenger banks, fintechs, brokers, and merchants to foster a dynamic and competitive financial ecosystem.

Our culture is built on four core behaviours: Grit to Grow, Connect to Collaborate, Putting Clients First, and Owning the Outcome. We believe people do not simply choose a company to work for—they choose a company that makes a positive impact in the lives of Canadians. Above all, we value people, build meaningful relationships, focus on individual strengths, and approach our work with passion.

About The Work Environment

Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.

We Offer

• A hybrid work environment, enabling you to balance your personal and professional life seamlessly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, RRSP matching and benefits from day one.
• Generous paid time off to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• A strengths-based approach, ensuring we work together more effectively.
• A commitment to your well-being in five key areas: Financial, Physical, Social, Career, and Community.

Compensation

Peoples Group is pleased to offer employees a competitive annual salary plus a discretionary profit share opportunity. Salary for this position will vary between $75,000 and $80,000 per year depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience that the chosen candidate possesses.

Key skills/competency

• Administrative support
• Calendar management
• Travel coordination
• Executive liaison
• Process improvement
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Video conferencing
• Confidentiality
• Communication skills
• Time management