Executive Assistant, Global Investment Banking

Job Overview

The Executive Assistant will deliver dedicated organizational support to senior executives within Investment Banking. This role demands a solutions-focused approach, proven ability to build robust relationships with colleagues, and skill in managing numerous tasks simultaneously in a highly dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and coordinate the senior executives' schedules and calendars, ensuring critical business deadlines are met with appropriate prioritization.
• Show initiative by anticipating the needs of bankers and providing assistance proactively.
• Provide timely updates on the progress of essential deliverables.
• Perform recurring administrative duties such as arranging meetings and conferences calls, organizing travel, making restaurant reservations and catering, as well as handling document scanning.
• Prepare, monitor, and manage expense reports using the expense reporting system.
• Daily review and processing of approval requests on items like meeting materials and reports.
• Maintain well-organized digital and physical filing systems.
• Keep track of vacation and absence records accurately.
• Serve as backup support for other department team members whenever needed.
• Engage in special project assignments as required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum secondary education with at least five years of executive assistant experience supporting senior management in a professional services environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for internal and external interactions.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with an ability to anticipate requirements without prompting.
• Strong partnership and relationship-building skills with key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated accountability and execution in core responsibilities.
• Exceptional time management capabilities complemented by diplomacy and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Consistent high performance and ability to operate under pressure.
• Comfortable working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects concurrently and adapt flexibly as needed.
• Experience handling highly confidential matters discreetly and sensitively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Previous experience in the Capital Markets sector is advantageous.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $75,000 to $100,000 annually, inclusive of potential bonuses and flexible benefits.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program designed to support and recognize employee performance.
• Supportive leadership dedicated to professional development through coaching and opportunities.
• A collaborative, dynamic, and high-achieving team environment.
• Opportunities to tackle challenging assignments.
• Options for flexible work-life balance arrangements.

Additional Information

• Workweek consists of 37.5 hours at the Royal Bank Plaza, 200 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada.
• Employment type is full-time and salaried within the Capital Markets division.
• Applications for this opportunity are currently accepted up to 11:59 PM on August 12, 2026.
• Final compensation will be influenced by factors including experience, skills, performance, and business needs.
• RBC promotes pay transparency and strives for equitable and competitive remuneration.
• The position allows potential access to discretionary variable compensation contingent upon meeting business and individual goals.
• The company values diversity, inclusion, and a culture of respect, belonging, and opportunity for all employees.