Executive Assistant to Partners - Canada Client

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Specialist

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively. Those in enterprise risk management at PwC will focus on identifying and mitigating potential risks that could impact an organisation's operations and objectives. You will be responsible for developing business strategies to effectively manage and navigate risks in a rapidly changing business environment.

In our changing world, you are expected to deliver high-quality work that enables your teams and/or clients. You create a positive working environment, and build relationships quickly and easily. You are curious, anticipate and address the needs of others, and look to fully understand each task before assisting in the most appropriate way. You are organised, and work collaboratively and efficiently, staying energised even when faced with challenges or ambiguity.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset, take ownership of your development, and share and adopt best practices to continuously upskill yourself and others.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner and take responsibility for your work and commitments.
• Actively listen, check your understanding, interpret and respond appropriately.
• Tailor your communication style and method based on your audience.
• Organise and prioritise information and tasks to achieve efficient and effective outcomes.
• Suggest new ideas or solutions when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Adapt to meet the changing needs, processes and assignments of your teams and/or clients.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

Main Responsibilities:
- Administrative Assistant to top leadership partners including calendar, meetings, workflow, material preparation, general administrative & Add-hoc Legal team support.
- Financial tracking and processing of all legal fees for the firm (billing, expenses, travel, others). Legal vendor management.
- Support the efficient operation of the in‑house legal function by coordinating legal administration, external counsel engagement, matter management, reporting, and compliance related activities. 
- Process Improvement, systems & knowledge Management.

Job Requirements and Preferences

Education: Business related bachelor degree is a plus with interest in Finance, Legal & Administration areas.

Experience: +5 years in similar role providing overall assistant to leadership stakeholders mgmt including coordination tasks, billing, reporting, control & monitoring. 
- Knowledge &/or interest in legal administrative operations, including matter tracking, document management & external counsel coordination is a plus. Knowledge in Compliance &/or Independent policy is a plus.
- Digital Tools: MS strong skills. Proficiency in financial & administrative systems.
Language: English advanced (both oral & written). French is a plus.
Softs skills: Highly organized, detail‑oriented, with sound judgment, highest level of integrity and confidentiality, discretion, ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demand in a professional services environment. Proactive, problem-solving, excellent communication & relationship skills.

General Requirements

• Understand the importance of have a correct information management​

• Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection ​

• Correct Information Security Management​

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer .

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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