

The opportunity
As a Senior Executive Assistant at Ontario Teachers’, you will play a critical role in supporting senior leaders and enabling the smooth day-to-day operations of a high-performing investment team. This position requires a proactive, highly organized and solutions-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is able to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.
You will act as a trusted partner to senior executives, providing seamless administrative and operational support across a broad range of activities including complex calendar management, travel coordination, meeting logistics, expense management and team operations. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong judgement, a collaborative mindset and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a sophisticated global business environment and is looking to contribute beyond traditional administrative responsibilities. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders, cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to support key business initiatives within one of the world’s leading institutional investors.
Who you’ll work with
Reporting to a Leadership Team Member of the London Office, you will provide administrative support for a Senior Managing Directors and their team of investment professionals. You will join a team of Administrators and will be providing a wide range of support to employees within our London office. With CA$279 billion in assets as of 31 December 2025, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (“OTPP”) is the largest single-profession pension plan in Canada and one of the largest in the world. An independent organization, it invests the pension fund's assets and administers the pensions of around 330,000 active and retired teachers in Ontario. OTPP has offices in Toronto, London, Hong-Kong, Singapore, Mumbai, New York, Dallas and San Francisco.
What You’ll Do
Provide high-level executive support to two Senior Managing Directors and their wider teams within a fast-paced investment environment
Proactively manage complex calendars, meeting coordination and scheduling across multiple time zones, balancing changing priorities and business needs
Coordinate international and domestic travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries, logistics and visa requirements where applicable
Prepare, review and submit expense reports in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with internal policies
Manage vendor invoices and support the processing and tracking of payments
Coordinate and consolidate expenses to support portfolio company chargeback processes
Support recurring board and governance engagements for portfolio companies, including scheduling, logistics and meeting preparation
Organize internal team meetings, offsites, client meetings and business development events, including catering and venue coordination
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners and senior executives, acting as a trusted point of contact
Anticipate administrative needs, identify process improvements and provide proactive support to enhance team effectiveness
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion and sound judgment
Provide additional administrative and operational support as required across the London office
What you’ll need
Significant experience supporting senior executives in financial services, private equity, investment management, or a similarly fast-paced corporate environment
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence interacting with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
High level of discretion and judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Experience coordinating complex international travel, executive calendars and senior-level meetings
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
Strong relationship-building skills and a client-service mindset with a positive, adaptable and solutions-oriented approach
Demonstrated initiative, accountability and follow-through in managing tasks and projects
Experience working in a global or international office environment is an asset
Post-secondary education is considered an asset
Flexibility and willingness to support business needs outside of core working hours when required
Additional language skills would be considered an advantage
At Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, diversity is one of our core strengths. We are a globally minded organization and take pride ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and celebrate diversity of thought, background and experience.
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What we're offering
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Competitive time off
Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded interview as part of the recruitment process.
Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.
Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
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