Sagard Overview: Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative asset management firm active in venture capital, private equity, private credit and real estate. Sagard also engages in private wealth management through Sagard Wealth. Founded in 2016 and guided by the core values of entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, rigour and authenticity, Sagard has experienced outstanding growth. Today, the firm has more than US$45 billion under management, 190 portfolio companies and 540 professionals. Sagard is well positioned to continue to grow substantially, organically and inorganically, pursuing its vision of becoming one of the best-performing investment management firms. Headquartered in Canada, Sagard currently has offices in Canada, the United States, Europe and the Middle East. More at https://www.sagard.com Position Overview: Based in Toronto, the Executive Assistant is a foundational member of the team. This role supports 3 executives (one in Montreal, two in NYC), with the workload split equally across all three. The role will also provide ad hoc support to two additional members of the Portage venture investment team. Working closely with the principals, this person will drive coordination across schedules, meetings, travel, projects, events, and CRM reporting, while also serving as a key partner across broader team workstreams as the function expands. Compensation range: CAD$80,000 to CAD$115,000 Responsibilities: Manage daily operations for 3 executives in North America and their teams, including complex calendar management, scheduling internal and external meetings across time zones, and coordinating with EAs as needed Act as a gatekeeper and key point of contact for the executive(s), liaising with vendors, clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders; respond to emails and requests, prioritizing and delegating as appropriate Oversee all aspects of domestic and international travel, and prepare, review, and submit expense reports in Concur. Organize conference attendance for executive(s), including registration, travel, materials, and promotional items, and help organize and support team events Work alongside the Office Coordinator on in-office logistics (meetings, catering, conference rooms, printing) and serve as the primary backup during their absences, assuming full responsibility for office operations and on-site coordination Utilize Affinity and DealCloud to research contacts and companies, update records, and log notes and meetings Utilize AI and productivity tools to enhance workflow efficiency. Provide ad hoc support to the broader team and EA team, including scheduling, logistics, meeting notes, proofreading, and follow-ups from weekly team meetings Demonstrated ability to support multiple executives across geographies. Proficiency with Affinity and Concur is considered an asset. Familiarity with AI and productivity tools. Ability to work three days in the office. Qualifications: 3 to 5 years of experience in an administrative, executive support, or team coordination role. Experience in VC/financial services is considered an asset. Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Strong written and verbal communication skills Proficiency with Google Suite and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams Ability to work collaboratively across teams and support multiple stakeholders Proactive, resourceful, and able to operate effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Sagard is an equal opportunity employer, which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance. Sagard may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to support certain stages of the recruitment and selection process. Sagard is a global multi-strategy alternative asset manager built on partnership, entrepreneurial thinking, and long-term ambition. As we continue to grow globally, we’re looking for thoughtful and high-performing individuals to join our team across strategies and functions. Explore our current opportunities to learn more about a career at Sagard. - Sagard est un gestionnaire d'actifs alternatifs multistratégies de portée mondiale, fondé sur le partenariat, l'esprit entrepreneurial et l'ambition à long terme. Alors que nous poursuivons notre croissance à l'échelle mondiale, nous sommes à la recherche de personnes réfléchies et performantes pour se joindre à notre équipe, et ce, à travers nos différentes stratégies et fonctions. Explorez nos postes ouverts pour en apprendre davantage sur une carrière chez Sagard.

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