Business Assistant

JPMorganChase; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading Investment Bank as a Business Assistant, where you will support senior stakeholders and drive efficiency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced environment, showcasing your advanced assistant skills. You will manage diaries, coordinate travel, and engage with clients, all while contributing to a collaborative workplace. The firm values flexibility, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic, making it an ideal place for professional growth. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and elevate your career, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong client handling and relationship-building skills are essential.
• High-level technical capabilities and attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, coordinate travel, and handle client interactions.
• Collaborate with business management and support senior stakeholders.

Skills

Client handling

Diary management

Executive communication

Travel arrangement

Proactive task ownership

Technical capabilities

Expense management

Professional demeanor

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Step into a pivotal role at our leading Investment Bank, where your expertise will shape the future of our business operations. As a Business Assistant, you will be at the heart of our dynamic team, supporting senior stakeholders and driving efficiency. This is your chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to excellence and innovation. Elevate your career with us and make a meaningful impact.

As a Business Assistant in the Investment Bank, you will support senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your advanced assistant skills and contribute to the success of our team. We value flexibility, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic, and we are committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Job Responsibilities

1. Manage diaries proactively, including meetings, conference calls, and events.
2. Coordinate travel and entertainment bookings, ensuring compliance with policies.
3. Handle internal and external client interactions and department scheduling.
4. Collaborate with business management and key stakeholders across lines of business.
5. Utilize internal systems for data entry, reporting, and information collation.
6. Oversee distribution lists, technology usage, and administrative tasks.
7. Understand group priorities and business expectations to become an integral team member.
8. Partner with assistants across lines of business for coverage as needed.
9. Engage in projects and training opportunities based on performance.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

1. Professional client handling and relationship-building skills.
2. Competency in diary management with good judgment and priority understanding.
3. Strong executive communication skills, both written and verbal.
4. Experience in arranging travel and creating accurate itineraries.
5. Proactive and ownership-driven approach to tasks.
6. High-level technical capabilities.
7. Awareness of expense systems and cost control initiatives.
8. Polished, professional demeanor with the ability to work under pressure.
9. Positive, common-sense approach to time management.
10. Flexibility and receptiveness to change.
11. Attention to detail and high-quality result delivery.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

1. Understanding of Investment Bank culture and political landscape.
2. Strong team player with a solution-oriented mindset.
3. Potential to act as a role model to peers.
4. Familiarity with firmwide policies and ability to ensure adherence.
5. Ability to escalate concerns or issues effectively.
6. Experience in partnering across different hierarchies.
7. Capability to optimize travelers' time and business costs.

ABOUT US

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About The Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.