Senior Executive Assistant – CEO, CFO

Securian Canada

. Serve as the first point of contact for the CEO and CFO by triaging inboxes and calls, drafting correspondence, and flagging time-sensitive matters .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSenior💰 CA$85,000 - CA$115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in providing high-level executive support to C-suite executives, with a strong emphasis on organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to manage complex schedules and communications effectively. Proficient in utilizing modern digital tools to enhance productivity and streamline operations in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Support ExperienceAdvanced Microsoft 365 ProficiencyBilingualism (English/French)Strong Organizational SkillsExperience in Regulated Environments

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Hard Skills

Executive SupportCalendar ManagementBriefing PreparationAction Item TrackingRegulatory Compliance CoordinationTravel CoordinationBusiness AcumenDecision-MakingConfidentiality ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationEmotional IntelligenceProfessional MaturityTact and Diplomacy

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365CopilotEnterprise ChatGPTCollaboration PlatformsWorkflow Tools

Industry Keywords

InsuranceFinancial ServicesBoard GovernanceCommittee SupportRegulated Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the first point of contact for the CEO and CFO by triaging inboxes and calls, drafting correspondence, and flagging time-sensitive matters
Manage complex, multi-party, and cross-time-zone calendars for the CEO and CFO
Protect executive time, anticipate priorities, and organize daily itineraries
Act as liaison between executives, internal teams, the Senior Leadership Team, and external stakeholders
Prepare briefing materials, summaries, agendas, and presentations for key meetings
Track action items and follow-ups through completion, provide status updates, and flag issues early
Handle sensitive financial, legal, and personal matters with discretion and judgment
Coordinate Board and committee support, including board-pack collation, secure distribution, minute-taking, and follow-up communications
Coordinate Executive Leadership Team meetings, agendas, logistics, outcomes, decisions, and follow-up actions
Support coordination of key regulatory and compliance dates
Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, accompanying materials, and contingency planning
Use Microsoft 365 Copilot, Enterprise ChatGPT, collaboration platforms, and workflow tools to streamline scheduling, reporting, and communications
Provide dedicated executive support to the CEO and CFO as a trusted senior partner

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience providing high-level executive support, including partnering directly with C-suite executives
Bachelor's degree or other post-secondary education preferred, or equivalent experience demonstrating strong professional maturity and sound judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication
Sound judgment and confident decision-making
Ability to operate autonomously, anticipate needs, take initiative, and determine when to act or escalate
High regard for confidentiality, professional maturity, tact, diplomacy, and discretion
Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
Ability to build trusted relationships across senior and Board levels
Strong organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to track deliverables and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Strong business acumen and curiosity
Proficiency with modern digital and AI productivity tools
Advanced Microsoft 365 proficiency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Proficiency with Copilot or comparable collaboration platforms
Bilingualism (English/French) strongly preferred
Experience in insurance, financial services, or another regulated environment preferred
Experience supporting a Board of Directors and committee governance processes preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support work-life balance
Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service
Paid volunteer day
Paid personal and wellness days
Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year
Flexible health and wellness account
Comprehensive drug and dental coverage
Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program
Family-friendly maternity/parental leave
Additional benefits, perks and programs
Barrier-free work environment and reasonable accommodations during recruitment