PA TO DEPUTY CEO - FINANCIAL SERVICES

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a talented and experienced Personal Assistant to join one of the UK’s most forward-thinking specialist financial services group supporting their Deputy CEO. This company is revolutionary in their approach, and as such attracts the best talent in the industry. In their modern City offices, you will provide executive support to the DCEO, and be true right-hand; you will strive to pre-empt his needs and ensure all of his business matters run smoothly. A strong yet personable gatekeeper, you will manage all internal and external communications and liaison, and be an ambassador for him and the company at all times.

The team is professional, yet down-to-earth, everyone is incredibly collaborative and inclusive at all times; making this a great place to work. This would suit a hard-working PA who has experience in a similar role and is looking to commit to a long-term position with a growing company. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career PA to enhance their existing skill set, and further their experience within a supportive and friendly environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Complex diary management ensuring to resolve any scheduling issues efficiently, including ensuring sufficient time to complete priorities.
• Arranging national and international business travel and accommodation - negotiating rates and preparing itineraries.
• Organise off-site meetings and events - sourcing venues, managing and monitoring the contracts and budgets, liaising with external providers.
• Act as a liaison to the Board Directors and Senior Management teams.
• Managing all incoming correspondence (including emails) and action/delegate as appropriate, ensuring that any delegated correspondence is actioned in a timely manner.
• Provide quality and timely PA support including PowerPoint presentations and reports, checking work for accuracy and ensuring a high level of confidentiality where appropriate.
• Provide administration and secretarial support to the teams with the DCEO remit as required.
• Assist the Executive with managing budget and monitoring spend, as well as managing spreadsheets and processing expenses.
• Work independently on projects, from conception to completion, with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
• Act as the conduit for communication between the DCEO’s department and the wider internal teams and external client base, demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility, trust and support with senior management.
• Be committed to personal professional development.

Essential criteria:

• Educated to Degree Level or Equivalent
• Proven PA experience gained working at Senior Board level.
• Excellent IT skills including advanced Word, intermediate Excel, advanced PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to provide excellent administrative, organisational and communication skills with the ability to plan and prioritise.
• Demonstrate Strong interpersonal skills exercising discretion and diplomacy at all times.
• Ability to work on own initiative with a highly flexible attitude, whilst maintaining a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work productively under pressure, whilst maintaining a calm and professional approach.
• Good time management and the ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.
• Strong attention to detail.

If this role sound of interest, and you meet the essential criteria, please apply within.