Equity Administrative Assistant, Sydney

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Assistant to support the Australian Equities team. Reporting to the Equities COO, this role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations and providing high quality administrative and coordination support across the team.

This is a position of trust that requires strong judgement, discretion and a high level of personal integrity. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational skills, the ability to build effective working relationships, and a practical, solutions-focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Equities team, ensuring operations run efficiently


• Manage diaries and inboxes, coordinating internal and external meetings


• Organise meetings, book meeting rooms and arrange catering


• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation and logistics in line with company policy


• Process and manage expenses via Concur, ensuring timely submission and reconciliation


• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders


• Manage team communications, including handling calls, emails and general correspondence


• Provide front-of-house support when required, including greeting clients and managing calls


• Support the organisation of client meetings, roadshows and events


• Maintain accurate records, databases and filing systems, including printing, scanning and e-filing


• Track office supplies and order stationery as required


• Coordinate couriers and manage incoming and outgoing deliveries


• Assist with ad hoc projects, research tasks and broader team initiatives


• Provide support to the Corporate Access team where required


• Provide cover for front of house as needed


• Ensure confidentiality is maintained across all communication and materials

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an administrative or team assistant role, ideally within financial services


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines


• High attention to detail and accuracy, including data entry and record keeping


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)


• Experience with Concur or similar expense systems highly regarded


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and confident telephone manner


• Proven ability to multitask, prioritise and meet strict deadlines


• Ability to build strong working relationships across teams

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and takes initiative, with a strong sense of ownership


• Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle sensitive information


• Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities


• A team player with a positive, flexible and approachable attitude


• Professional, polished and confident in manner