Executive Assistant

at  EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
At EY, we strive to create unique and powerful events that provide our target audiences with compelling content and memorable experiences. In this role, you will bring people together using the latest technologies and curating exceptional events and sponsorships that make the most of the in-person or virtual experience, or in some cases a hybrid experience. With so many events competing for people’s attention every day, we want to set ourselves apart and develop events that offer real value for our audiences in a measurable and compelling way.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a dynamic person to join our Executive Assistant Group (EAG). EAG is our team of self-motivated EAs who support our Partners and are a key part of our Core Business Services team. We keep our organization running strong by working to deliver exceptional service, supporting EY’s growth and profitability, in line with its vision of building a better working world.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

• Outstanding time management and organizational skills in a demanding fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to prioritize and meet multiple and/or unexpected deadlines
• Strategic thinking skills combined with the ability to problem solve and anticipate the executive’s needs and be solution-oriented
• Agility and flexibility in response to changing priorities and needs with proactive follow-through
• Committed to contributing to a strong team culture to ensure success
• Develop and maintain relationships to efficiently leverage expertise
• Sound judgement regarding confidential and sensitive matters
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly, while being adaptable to change
• Be an ambassador for new technology and processes, and be eager to engage in continuous learning and development

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Our EAs are driven administrative professionals who enjoy teaming with colleagues while striving to understand and anticipate needs to exceed expectations. On any given day, your key responsibilities may include:

TO QUALIFY FOR THE ROLE, YOU MUST HAVE

• Post-secondary education and/or relevant experience.
• Over 5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant professional
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with proven ability to learn customized software/tools.
• Excellent customer service and proven team player with strong written and oral communications skills