Executive Assistant

LRA Search; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. This role involves complex diary management, coordinating board meetings, and liaising with external parties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, excellent organizational skills, and be proficient in MS Office. The position offers a competitive salary in a supportive environment focused on long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Experienced EA with a strong background in financial or professional services.
• Highly organized and proactive, able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive support to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.
• Manage complex diary and travel arrangements.
• Coordinate board meetings and liaise with regulators.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficient in MS Office

Stakeholder management

Job description

Executive Assistant to General Counsel | Financial Services

City based | £65k | 12-Month FTC (Potential to Go Permanent)

4 days office / 1 day WFH

An excellent opportunity to join a well-established, purpose-led financial services firm known for strong employee retention and long-term career development.

The Role

Supporting the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the Legal and Compliance function. Working closely with the Company Secretarial team, you will coordinate board meetings, liaise regularly with senior board members, and maintain relationships with regulators and external stakeholders.

This is a substantive EA role involving complex diary and travel management, end-to-end board meeting coordination (including preparation and distribution of board packs), and broader executive support across the team. You will also act as a central point of administrative excellence for the function.

Key Responsibilities

• Executive support to the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
• Complex diary and travel management
• Board and committee meeting coordination
• Liaison with regulators and external parties
• Team events, vendor management and invoice processing
• Holiday cover for fellow EAs

The Person

• An experienced, polished and discreet EA with a strong financial or professional services background. Highly organised and proactive, you will be confident managing competing priorities, working autonomously, and building effective senior stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and strong MS Office proficiency are essential.
• Immediate candidates preferred due to the contract nature

**LRA Search are acting as an employment agency for this role**