Executive Assistant - Financial Services

Premier Jobs UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing IFA firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support two senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will manage schedules, coordinate meetings, and handle communications. The role offers a competitive salary of around £50,000 plus benefits, including 28 days holiday and private medical insurance. Work is mainly remote with some travel to offices required. Ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Group life assurance

Private medical insurance

Discretionary bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Experience in financial services or the investment sector is desirable.
• Ability to produce board packs and minutes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise schedules and inboxes for senior stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate demanding calendars and support meetings and travel.
• Handle incoming communications and direct messages appropriately.

Skills

Proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant

Attention to detail

Strong desire to complete tasks

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support 2 senior stakeholders of a national IFA firm.

We are seeking someone who enjoys being in a fast paced ever-evolving environment and is capable of making a positive impact to the business. Your focus as an Executive Assistant will be to ensure smooth daily operations by managing schedules, planning for upcoming meetings and providing oversight of key governance meetings for Senior Executives.

As such duties will include:

• Manage and prioritise the schedules and inboxes for 2 senior stakeholders
• Plan and co-ordinate demanding calendars, providing comprehensive support for meetings, travel and deadlines, taking into account other commitments
• Handle incoming communications and ensure messages are directed to appropriate parties
• Act as secretary for certain forums
• Assist your senior stakeholders with expense reporting via Xero

Executive Assistant Requirements

• You should have proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant within a fast paced, professional environment
• Individuals with experience within financial services, investment sector is desirable
• Experience producing board packs and minutes
• Strong attention to detail and high standards of accuracy
• Strong desire to complete tasks rather than constantly delegate

The Company

This growing IFA firm is led by highly respected names within the industry, accompanied with the backing of a private equity firm. They are currently on a rapid growth phase of the business, with already £4.5bn of AuM, which will continue to grow. They openly recognise to achieve such success is dependent on having the right people in the business, as such they are looking to build a strong team of passionate and skilled team members.

Executive Assistant Benefits

• Salary of circa £50,000 plus discretionary bonus and travel reimbursed
• Plus, company benefits of 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, group life assurance, group income protection, private medical insurance, healthcare cash plan, discretionary company bonus award opportunity
• Circa 1 3 days per week in their London office with remainder from home
• To note, this role will entail some travel to their offices / offsite meetings across the UK

Location

Remote based (with easy access to City of London) with some travel expected

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