Executive Assistant with Fluent German (temp/perm) £18.50ph + overtime

Our client, a top tier Investment Bank based in the heart of the City are looking to hire an experienced Executive Assistant into their Investment Banking division. Our client is looking for someone who possesses fluent German, and is confident in using this in a business environment.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate meetings and conference calls, maintain banker calendars and contacts.
• Coordinate travel including flights, car, hotel reservations and cash advances and prepare itineraries.
• Process travel and entertainment expense reports timely and accurately; ensures compliance with expense guidelines.
• Effectively manage a high volume of phone calls.
•  Place, receive, screen and route calls as needed. Take detailed and accurate messages.
• Interact with colleagues in a professional and effective manner.
• Foster a team-oriented environment provides support and shares responsibility with other members of the phone team.
• Other ad hoc projects and duties as requested.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills in person, on the phone and by email
• High attention to detail and strong technical skills
• Good judgment, independent thinker and resourceful Ability to work well under pressure, prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively Good knowledge of general business and corporate cultures, team player
• Strong proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint