Executive Assistant - Temp to Perm (asap start)

My client, a boutique global advisory firm in Mayfair requires an Executive Assistant who is available for an immediate start to join them on a rolling temp to perm basis. Working hours will be 9-6 with an option for hybrid working. This is an incredibly busy but rewarding role supporting a Managing Director and their wider team, so someone switched on and can use their own initiative will be well suited. Previous experience of working as an EA within financial services would also be required.

What you’ll do:

• Proactively manage multiple complex diaries across global time zones,
• Assist with the team’s Domestic, European and International travel
• Timely and accurate telephone answering, ensuring all messages are passed on in an effective/appropriate manner
• Manage, coordinate and accurately process all expenses in accordance with the firm’s expense policy
• Assist with collating meeting documents for the team when required
• Provide seamless absence cover support for the wider assistant team when required
• Coordinate and execute occasional event planning

 


Who you’ll need:


 

• Experience in a previous Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant role, preferably within finance or banking
• An excellent team player with strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure, dealing with multiple deadlines and changing priorities
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to remain calm and think outside the box
• Conscientious and able to demonstrate high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills