Executive Assistant

As a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance with worldwide operations and employees in Bermuda, U.S., U.K., Continental Europe and Asia, we recognize that our success is derived directly from those who matter the most: our people. At Sompo International, our values of integrity, collaboration, agility, execution and excellence underpin our culture and our commitment to providing an employee experience that attracts and engages the best talent in the industry. As we continue to grow, we strive to find diverse, innovative and driven professionals to join our teams and offer a broad range of career and development opportunities at all levels, in multiple business areas, in each of our locations throughout the world.  Our compensation and benefits programs are market driven and competitive, with excellent family friendly policies and flexible working provisions.

Job Description

Are you looking for your next opportunity?

Sompo has a unique opportunity for an Executive Assistant in our Global Internal Audit team, reporting to the Chief Audit Executive, UK, CE and APAC.

Internal Audit is an independent and objective function that enhances organizational operations by systematically evaluating and improving risk management, control, and governance processes to support the achievement of company objectives. Operating globally, the Internal Audit team follows a risk-based approach to conduct audits across strategic, financial, operational, and regulatory areas, while continuously testing the effectiveness of financial reporting controls.

Location: This position will be based in the London office.

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Audit Executive, UK CE and APAC provides high-level administrative, organisational and co-ordination support to the CAE and the other audit leaders in the UK and Luxembourg. 

The ideal candidate is discreet, detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable operating with senior executives across multiple geographies and time zones.  We strive for collaboration which is why we offer a work environment where our employees thrive and develop long lasting careers.

Our business, your impact, our opportunity

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing diary commitments, scheduling meetings, and coordinating cross regional activities for the Chief Audit Executive and other audit leaders.
• Coordinating meetings & booking meeting rooms.
• Planning and booking travel arrangements
• Providing logistical support for workshops, team sessions, and regional meetings.
• Supporting hiring, onboarding, and engagement initiatives.
• Assisting with preparation of audit committee materials, leadership decks, staffing updates, and regional planning
• Handling sensitive and/or classified material including directing matters to appropriate parties for investigation and response; providing solutions to internal and external inquiries and issues.
• Coordinating timelines and deadlines for meetings.
• Following up on outstanding deadlines.

What you’ll bring:

• A minimum of 5 years in a similar role within the Insurance or Financial Services Industry.
• A high degree of discretion and integrity as the role will involve knowledge of and dealing with issues of a sensitive and confidential nature. 
• The ideal candidate will be self motivated with the ability to act with integrity at all times.
• Will need to be reliable, confident, articulate, be extremely proactive and able to act on their initiative, demonstrate excellent written and communication skills and have an adaptable and flexible attitude towards work.
• Needs to be able to prioritise demands and have excellent attention to detail.
• The candidate should have strong organisational skills, be able to influence others to meet deadlines and be able to keep calm under pressure.
• Excellent computer skills are required especially in Excel, Power Point, Visio and Outlook and ability to learn new systems.

Our Benefits

We continuously evaluate and update our benefit programs to ensure that our plans meet the needs of our employees and their dependents.  Below are a few highlights of our inclusive benefit programs:

• Expansive Health & Wellness Benefits
• Generous Retirement & Savings Plans
• Global Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

In today’s world, what do we stand for?

We strive to create exceptional value for our clients and shareholders while maintaining Sompo as an attractive place to work. We foster an environment of ongoing, open dialogue between managers and their direct reports, and believe in an organizational environment where everyone belongs.

We proudly are a multi-racial, multi-cultural, global enterprise. We reject all forms of racism, bigotry, prejudice and injustice and continue to invest in building out an inclusive and diverse work environment.

About Us

Expert Partners.
Clarity in complexity.
Unwavering commitment.

We are Sompo, a global provider of property, casualty, and specialty insurance and reinsurance.

Building on Sompo Holding’s 135 years of innovation, we seek to deliver a unified approach to servicing and providing customized solutions for our clients, ensuring that we meet their needs effectively and consistently.

We strive to strengthen engagement with our clients and business partners every day by using the in-depth knowledge and insights of our experts to swiftly navigate the ever-shifting risk landscape in a fast and agile way – providing them with the products and coverages they need – underpinned by exceptional levels of service.

Our values

As we continue to evolve and grow, our core values serve as the foundation for our company’s identity, purpose and culture.

• Accountability: Raising the bar on what we deliver
• Agility: Keeping it simple as we grow
• Collaboration: Building relationships with clients and colleagues
• Development: Being curious and having a growth mindset
• Integrity: Being trustworthy and doing what’s right

Around the world, our 9,500+ employees use their expertise to learn, improve and find clear answers for your complex challenges. Because when you choose Sompo, you choose the ease of expertise.

Sompo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, potected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about visit our website at www.sompo-intl.com