Executive Assistant, 1:1 (partly hybrid)

EA, 1:1 Executive Office, Mayfair
£70,000 - £75,000 + bonus + benefits

Do you have EA experience supporting a dynamic individual at C-suite level, ideally from an investment banking, asset management or private equity environment?

Do you have the credibility to deal with executives across the business as well as high-profile clients?

Are you approachable, able to gain instant trust and provide an exceptional confidential service?

Our client is looking for an exceptional EA to commit themselves fully to a role supporting a hugely likeable and hugely busy boss!

There will be some hybrid working, but full commitment required in-office when COO is in office.

What you’ll be doing day to day:

Acting as ambassador for Global COO at all times
Providing full EA support on all business matters
Proactively managing a complex and constantly changing diary and inbox management
Handling schedule conflicts and working across multiple time zones
Organising and completing detailed itineraries for global travel
Managing all logistics for travel to client meetings
Preparing papers for executive meetings
Organising breakfasts, lunches and dinner meetings
Facilitating the planning of off-sites and yearly events
Project work including event/conference organisation and other global initiatives
Building strong relationships with other EAs, locally and globally and a range of internal and external stakeholders

The skills you need to bring:

Previous EA experience supporting at executive level within financial services;

essential to be working currently in a 1:1 EA capacity, preferably at C Suite
Minimum of 5 recent years supporting a C-Suite executive 1:1 (i.e. solid CV)
Outstanding organisational skills
Ability to assess situations and prioritise
Discreet and able to handle confidential information
Ability to thrive in a busy, high-pressure environment
Genuine team player approach
Strong MS Office
Spoken French (an advantage, not essential)