Executive Assistant

Senior EA
Asset Management
£50k-£65K

*Please note that this position requires experience within Financial Services*

Our client is looking for a seasoned EA to provide top level support to the Head of Investments within their Asset Management Company. This is an incredible opportunity for somebody who has experience working within the financial industry who can thrive in a fast paced, high pressure environment. Our client has made a point of saying that they are looking for the perfect candidate who can develop a friendly yet professional relationship and be the true meaning of 'right hand support'.

Example of Responsibilities:

Provide executive level administrative support to the Head of Investments, International as she interfaces with business partners and customers up to the most senior levels within the enterprise
Prepare Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Word documents, and PowerPoint presentations
Schedule and coordinate meeting logistics for globally based constituents, including reserving conference rooms, arranging video conference connectivity, international dial in numbers for conference calls, preparing meeting materials and other logistics
Coordinate international travel arrangements including preparing detailed itineraries and submitting and tracking travel expense vouchers
Management of the client database ensuring that it is always up to date with the latest contact information etc
Serve as team coordinator for the International Investments team for ad hoc administrative functions, such as mailings, ordering supplies, coordinating logistics with US counterparts, coordinating logistics within UK office etc
Maintain calendars and perform filing, photocopying and scanning for principals
Serve as backup and partner with other executive assistants, based in UK and globally, to ensure coordination and communication
Create and proofread documents such as agendas, meeting summaries, meeting minutes, memos and presentations
Desired Skills and Experience:

Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a similar role supporting senior level executives within Asset Management

Strong work ethic, with the flexibility and willingness to persevere in ambiguous situations and a changing environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain close communication with all team members and coordinate all parties (across the organisation and with third parties), foster and maintain effective relationships internally and externally on a local and international basis
CRM system skills
Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Outlook
Excellent judgment and discretion required in handling highly sensitive and confidential information in a respectful manner
Solid partnering skills with the ability to work well with all levels in the organization
Crone Corkill is a market leader in the business support and PA field. The scope of our expertise ranges from entry level Administrators, Receptionists, Team Assistants / Team Secretaries to PAs, EAs and Office Managers.
Crone Corkill is committed to delivering an efficient service which combines speed and quality.


Crone Corkill is a market leader in the business support and PA field. The scope of our expertise ranges from entry level Administrators, Receptionists, Team Assistants / Team Secretaries to PAs, EAs and Office Managers.
Crone Corkill is committed to delivering an efficient service which combines speed and quality.