Executive Assistant

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); West End; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique financial services firm in the West End is seeking a French-speaking Executive Assistant to support two Executive Directors. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both French and English, with outstanding organisational skills and experience in a deal-driven environment. Responsibilities include diary management, travel arrangements, and liaison between the Paris and London offices. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary between £60K-£65K depending on experience, plus excellent benefits including healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Healthcare

Pension scheme

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a deal-driven environment is essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a calm manner.
• Professional discretion and integrity are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and coordinate meetings across time zones.
• Arrange complex travel including flights and accommodation.
• Liaising between Paris and London offices in French and English.
• Handle calls and correspondence with discretion.
• Organise virtual meetings and conference calls.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Outstanding organisational skills

Exceptional written communication

Strong emotional intelligence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Concur

Job description

French-speaking Executive Assistant

Financial Services

Permanent

Hybrid

£60K-£65K depending on experience

2-FSEA/MK

The Client:

A boutique leading and global financial services firm based in stunning offices in the West End. This is a French-speaking position that supports two Executive Directors.

The French-speaking Executive Assistant Position:

This position predominantly supports two Executive Directors, with some additional support required for one Director and an Associate. Executive Assistant responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Proactive diary management and coordination of meetings across multiple time zones.
• Arranging complex international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodation, and ground transport.
• The ability to act as a liaison between the Paris and London office, utilising French and English.
• Acting as a professional point of contact, managing calls and correspondence with discretion.
• Organising and facilitating virtual meetings and conference calls via Zoom.
• Providing flexible support with additional tasks as required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Fluency in both French and English.
• Proven experience within a deal‑driven environment.
• Outstanding organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and efficiently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, coupled with strong emotional intelligence.
• Absolute discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Concur is preferable.

Additional benefits:

• Salary is competitive dependent on experience, plus a discretionary bonus.
• Hours 9.00am - 5.30pm with flexibility required to work outside of this as needed.
• Hybrid working: 3 days office / 2 from home.
• £60-65K depending on experience.
• Excellent benefits that include a desirable pension scheme, healthcare, travel insurance, critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance.
• Start date - as soon as possible, although short notice periods will be considered.

If this exciting French-speaking Executive Assistant role appeals to you, please apply today!