Executive Assistant to Chief Risk Officer – 6 week temp - £275 per day – Central London, Hybrid

ASHDOWN GROUP; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful financial services business is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Risk Officer on a 6-week temporary contract in Central London. This role offers a day rate of £275, and while it is initially a short-term position, there is potential for extension. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, with proven experience managing multiple priorities and strong project management skills, as well as the ability to produce high-quality documentation. The position entails hybrid working, requiring presence in the Central London office two days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or PA supporting a Chief Risk Officer or similar.
• Experience writing and drafting board-level reports and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Risk Officer and Risk team.
• Coordinate timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables across multiple initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and high-quality output in documentation and communications.

Skills

Highly organized

Strong attention to detail

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Executive Assistant to Chief Risk Officer – 6 week temp - £275 per day – Central London, Hybrid

A highly successful, rapidly growing financial services business are looking for a seasoned Executive Assistant or PA to join them on a 6 week temp contract.

Please note – candidates will need to be available immediately and although the contract is for 6 weeks initially there is a very strong chance of extension.

Supporting the Risk team and the Chief Risk Officer of this global business you will need to be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. You will have strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and high-quality output and will have proven experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant supporting a Chief Risk Officer or a senior leader in a similar role.

Strong project management experience, including coordinating timelines, stakeholders and deliverables across multiple initiatives is required as is proven experience writing and drafting clear, high-quality documentation and communications i.e. board-level reports and presentation decks.

This contract will be inside IR35, the day rate is £275 p / d. Hybrid working is offered – you will be required in the Central London office two days per week.