Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO, CFO

Securian Canada

. Provide dedicated executive support to the CEO and CFO .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMontreal • 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, including managing complex calendars, drafting correspondence, and liaising with senior leadership and Board members. Proficient in utilizing advanced Microsoft 365 tools and AI productivity platforms to enhance communication and streamline operations.

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Executive Support ExperienceAdvanced Microsoft 365 SkillsBilingualism in English and FrenchStrong Organizational SkillsExperience Supporting Board Governance

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Hard Skills

Executive SupportCalendar ManagementDrafting CorrespondenceAction Item TrackingRegulatory Compliance CoordinationTravel CoordinationBoard Meeting SupportMicrosoft 365 ProficiencyAI Productivity ToolsFinancial and Legal Discretion

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSound JudgmentEmotional IntelligenceInterpersonal SkillsProfessional Maturity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365 CopilotEnterprise ChatGPTMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft TeamsCollaboration Platforms

Industry Keywords

InsuranceFinancial ServicesRegulated EnvironmentBoard GovernanceCommittee Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide dedicated executive support to the CEO and CFO
Triage and prioritize executive inboxes and calls
Draft correspondence and flag time-sensitive matters from the Board, regulators, and key partners
Manage complex calendars, multi-party and cross-time-zone scheduling, daily itineraries, and priority protection
Anticipate executive needs, conflicts, preparation gaps, and priorities
Liaise between executives, internal teams, senior leadership, Board members, and external stakeholders
Prepare briefing materials, summaries, agendas, and presentations
Track action items and follow-ups to completion and provide status updates
Handle sensitive financial, legal, and personal matters with discretion
Coordinate Board and committee support, including board packs, secure distribution, minutes, and follow-up communications
Coordinate Executive Leadership Team meetings, agendas, logistics, outcomes, decisions, and follow-up actions
Support coordination of regulatory and compliance dates
Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, accompanying materials, and contingency planning
Use Microsoft 365 Copilot, Enterprise ChatGPT, collaboration, and workflow platforms to streamline scheduling, reporting, and communications

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 with a high degree of autonomy, 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 skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
Proficiency with Copilot or comparable collaboration platforms
Bilingualism in English and French strongly preferred
Experience in insurance, financial services, or another regulated environment preferred
Experience supporting a Board of Directors and committee governance processes

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 per year with manager approval
Flexible health and wellness account
Comprehensive drug and dental coverage
Up to 14% combined contributions to the RRSP matching program
Family-friendly maternity/parental leave
Additional benefits, perks and programs
Barrier-free work environment and reasonable accommodation support