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

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

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Risk Officer on a 6-week temporary contract. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing multiple priorities, strong attention to detail, and experience in project management. The role involves drafting clear board-level documentation and reports. The position offers a competitive rate of £275 per day with hybrid working, requiring presence in the Central London office two days a week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Risk Officer and Risk team in daily operations.
• Coordinate timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables across initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and high-quality outputs in documentation.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Project management

High-quality documentation writing

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.