Business Assistant

J.P. Morgan; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Glasgow seeks an experienced Executive Assistant. The role demands excellent organizational skills, discretion in handling confidential matters, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings and travel, and interacting with senior management. This is an in-office position, requiring five days a week attendance.

Qualifications

• At least five years of administrative experience.
• Proven experience interacting with senior management.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex and detailed calendars.
• Screen incoming calls and manage priorities.
• Coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings.
• Manage complicated domestic and international travel.
• Assist with staff on-boarding and off-boarding.

Skills

Advanced ability to organize

Discretion and good judgment

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent telephone etiquette

Education

College degree (preferred)

Job description

Become an integral part of Corporate Technology team where you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced organization and each day will be unique! This role provides a platform for professional growth and skill enhancement. Be part of a team that is results-oriented, with a focus on attention to detail and quality.

As an Executive Assistant in Corporate Technology, you will need to work well in a team environment, be able to represent the manager/group with professional courtesy and acumen, and deliver flawless work output. Your daily routine also includes interaction with various executive level internal clients across the lines of businesses. You will need to adapt procedures, processes and techniques to complete assignments in line with the department's activities and goals.

Job responsibilities

• Maintain complex and detailed calendars
• Screen incoming calls and determine the level of priority, while using caution in dispensing information
• Manage the coordination and logistics of both internal and external meetings
• Arrange and coordinate complicated domestic and international travel
• Organize all aspects of internal and external events, including catering and transportation
• Process invoices and T&E expense claims for team members, ensuring all policies are followed and items are processed within provided guidelines
• Assist with staff on-boarding and off-boarding, which includes requesting equipment setup and system access
• Produce high quality emails and messages to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Maintain department documents, including current organizational charts and Executive Bio’s
• Handle regular activities without prompting, and advise in advance with issues or delays
• Assist in editing spreadsheets and presentations, including printing and binding, for client meetings

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• At least five years of administrative experience
• Advanced ability to organize
• Discretion and good judgment in confidential situations, and proven experience interacting with senior management
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to manage competing priorities i.e. calendar management

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience supporting at the Managing Director level (or equivalent) or above
• College degree is a plus

Note: This role requires five days in the office (Mon-Fri) and will not support Hybrid options.