Team Assistant

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives in dynamic environments? Join our team in Toronto and make a meaningful impact by providing exceptional administrative support that keeps our operations running smoothly!

About the Role

As our Team Assistant, you'll be the backbone of our Canadian office, providing crucial support to the broader L&H Americas teams. This role offers diverse responsibilities and the opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels while making a tangible difference in our day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reports for team members with precision and efficiency
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders across all management levels to ensure seamless communication and operations
• Organize and execute both internal and external events with attention to every detail
• Prepare and edit professional documents, presentations, and correspondence
• Anticipate needs proactively and provide solutions before challenges arise
• Support team initiatives with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence

About the Team

The DOO & Assistants L&H Americas team is part of the global L&H Business Advisory team, tasked with supporting & enabling both the Market Units and the Central Units while coordinating with Risk Management and the Group Functions. We connect, enable, and execute to ensure the overall success of L&H Reinsurance.

About You

You're a proactive and resourceful professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. With exceptional organizational abilities and a talent for anticipating needs, you excel at juggling multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. You're comfortable working independently but also thrive as a collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across the organization.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience providing team administrative support
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel & Word) at intermediate level
• Excellent organizational abilities with proven experience managing competing priorities
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all tasks

These are additional nice to haves:

• Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Slido
• Event management experience with a track record of successful execution
• Understanding of the re/insurance industry, including functional processes/activities
• Ability to anticipate needs and think creatively to develop solutions
• Growth mindset with willingness to take on additional responsibilities for professional advancement
• Experience supporting executives or senior management

The base salary hiring range for this existing position is $65,000 - $85,000 CAD. The specific base salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget.  At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

Please note that an artificial intelligence (AI) tool may be used in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position.

Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week