Administrative Assistant

Principal Asset Management; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in London is looking for an Administration Assistant to provide support across multiple departments. The successful candidate will manage meeting scheduling, travel arrangements, and process expense reports. With a focus on strong communication and organisational skills, this role offers the opportunity to thrive in a hybrid working environment, engaging with a global business. Ideal for those with 2-3 years experience seeking to advance their career in financial services.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit offerings

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 2-3 years in a similar role.
• Ability to process monthly cash and credit card expense reports.
• Experience in complex travel booking arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Schedule meetings and take minutes where required.
• Make complex travel arrangements in line with policies.
• Process monthly cash and credit card expense reports.
• Compose correspondence for letters and emails.
• Distribute mail and arrange couriers.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive and assertive

Excellent organisational skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Intermediate Microsoft Office and Outlook skills

Education

A-Level qualifications

Job description

Principal Asset Management is seeking an Administration Assistant to join their London office on a permanent basis. This role offers an opportunity to join a global asset manager with the successful candidate being responsible for supporting a number of different departments within the European offices.

What You'll Do

• Meeting scheduling. Taking minutes at meetings where required, booking meeting rooms and ordering catering where required.
• Travel booking. Make complex booking arrangements in line with our Corporate Travel policy.
• Expenses Processing. Processing monthly cash and credit card expense reports, and logging all business entertaining to meet reporting requirements.
• Communications. Compose correspondence for letters, emails or other documents. Screen incoming calls and take messages as necessary.
• General Assistance. Distributing mail, arranging couriers, complete scanning and filing.

Who You Are

• A-Level qualifications are advantageous;
• 2-3 years in a similar role;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proactive, assertive and excellent organisational skills;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• Intermediate Microsoft office and outlook skills.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking to gain exposure to a global business and further enhance their compliance career.

Your Experience with us

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose‑led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers : with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well‑being.

Who we are

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose‑led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. A member of the Fortune 500®, our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!

Location

Based in our London office. This role offers hybrid working, with four days a week in the office.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 5 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.