Business Assistant

JPMorganChase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader in Glasgow is looking for an Executive Assistant to support senior management with administrative tasks. This role demands strong organizational, communication, and discretion skills, and requires five days in the office without hybrid options. The ideal candidate will have five years of administrative experience and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• At least five years of administrative experience.
• Strong proficiency in managing calendars and logistics.
• Proven experience interacting with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex and detailed calendars.
• Screen incoming calls and determine priority.
• Manage logistics of internal and external meetings.
• Arrange complicated domestic and international travel.
• Organize internal and external events.

Skills

Organizational skills

Discretion

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Telephone etiquette

Education

College degree

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.

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.

About The Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.