Administrative Assistant

Randstad; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a proactive Admin Assistant to support the Risk & Quantitative Analysis team in London. This essential temporary role involves ensuring smooth daily operations through various administrative tasks, scheduling, and effective collaboration with the team. Exceptional organisational skills and proficiency in tools like PowerPoint and Excel are key to success in this position.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Resourceful and proactive with an ability to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative support to senior members of RQA.
• Manage comprehensive diary, scheduling, and travel arrangements.
• Organise and prepare packs for key meetings.

Skills

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactiveness

Team player

Initiative

Resourcefulness

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Location: London

Estimated End Date: 16th January 2026

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

About the Role:

BlackRock is seeking a highly organised and proactive Admin Assistant to provide essential administrative support to senior members of the RQA (Risk & Quantitative Analysis) team and their respective departments. This is a temporary position, crucial for ensuring the smooth daily operations of a key executive function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily administrative support to senior members of RQA and their teams in an efficient, detail-oriented, and proactive manner.
• Manage a range of duties including answering calls, comprehensive diary management, scheduling meetings, and booking travel arrangements.
• Process and manage expense claims accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborate effectively with other administrative staff within RQA in London to ensure continuous team coverage across the department.
• Organise and prepare packs for key meetings as required, working with stakeholders to ensure attendance and manage room bookings, refreshments, and other logistical details.
• Plan and execute networking and team-building events to foster team culture and morale.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative and friendly demeanour.
• Resourceful, proactive in their approach, and capable of adapting to an ever-shifting list of priorities.
• A true team player with an ability to work effectively with all levels of the organisation.
• A self-starter who likes to take initiative and innovate.
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.