Executive Assistant (Remote)

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<p><strong>About the job</strong></p><p>AYCE Capital is looking for an addition to the Executive Operations team. This role offers the freedom to work independently, remotely, and the chance to grow working directly with the Operating Partner. The Executive Assistant would be responsible to support and coordinate the day-to-day operations and administration for the Operations team, assisting with communications, help organize team meetings. Effectively accomplishing this requires the ability for diligent and thorough work, independent of guiding precedent. Facilitating the ensuing implementation regularly requires exceptional communication skills, emotional intelligence, and perseverance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Internal Analysis:</strong> Gather and organize data across the organization to benchmark results and create actionable insights.</li><li><strong>External Research:</strong> Compare and contrast options for ongoing initiatives and roadblocks through independent research and engaging outside experts.</li><li><strong>Coordination and People Management: </strong>Handle ongoing communication and coordination of stakeholders. Ensure organizational cohesion and mange scheduling to maintain unbroken lines of communication between all aspects of the company.</li><li><strong>Represent: </strong>Act as the representative and extension of AYCE’s Executive team in interactions with Internal and External parties.</li><li>Supporting the team with service and administrative duties in the management of each Portfolio Companies Operations.</li><li>Developing a strong relationship with the Portfolio Company Presidents and CEO’s to be a familiar and trustworthy contact at AYCE.</li><li>Sundry duties as assigned</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Located in Ontario</strong>: preferably in or close to the Greater Toronto Area</li><li><strong>Experience an Asset:</strong> 1 to 2 years of relevant experience may provide an edge over other applicants, though nota requirement. Ability and aptitude will be more important than experience in selection.</li><li><strong>Independence:</strong> Ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment and decision-making skills without constant management. Including excellent prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task and recognize degree of task urgency.</li><li><strong>Intelligence:</strong> Exceptional individuals will find themselves at home in the role, while those who are not will struggle with the demands of it.</li><li><strong>People Skills: </strong>Ability to read people and the emotional intelligence to handle high-stakes interactions which may be antagonistic, cooperative, or unpredictable. Genuine extraversion, enjoyment in networking, and ability to make a positive impression quickly - a very strong asset.</li><li><strong>Communication</strong>: Ability to professionally facilitate meetings and tailor communication appropriately to the audience.</li><li><strong>Adaptability:</strong> Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment, capable of responding effectively to shifting priorities and working in disorganized data environments.</li><li><strong>Diligence:</strong> A high attention to detail and consciousnesses. An ability to precisely follow directions in a timely manner.</li><li><strong>Ability to Travel: </strong>Occasional business travel to visit portfolio companies or acquisition targets may be required. Valid passport a must, Drivers licence an asset.</li><li><strong>Basic Technical Skills</strong>: Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, & Powerpoint is a requirement.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Remote Work:</strong> Enjoy the flexibility of working from home.</li><li><strong>Dynamic Compensation: S</strong>trong upward potential based on development.</li><li><strong>Healthy Work-Life Balance: </strong>While hours may at times be demanding, AYCE Capital does not operate at or near the standard work-life imbalance of the High Finance industry</li><li><strong>Dynamic Environment:</strong> Thrive in an innovative, fast-paced setting where ability and talent are rewarded.</li><li><strong>Growth Potential:</strong> A chance to grow with the organization, taking on increasing responsibilities and direct development and training alongside the COO. Growth creates opportunities; AYCE Capital is on track to double in scale this year and break 100 million in revenue next year.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><ul><li>AYCE Capital’s initial fund acquires and partners with high-performing and successful IT service companies (Managed Service Providers) to drive organic growth and take service delivery to the next level. As a part of our roll-up strategy, we have competed 12 acquisitions in 30 months and will continue growing at a similar or faster rate in the coming years. We are backed by and partnered with Ashbridge Equity Partners and National Bank to power our continued expansion across Canada and the United States.</li></ul>

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