Executive Assistant to Executive Team

IG Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Private medical cover

Life insurance

Gym membership

Healthy holiday allowance

Job summary

IG Group is seeking an Interim Executive Assistant to support the Chief People Officer and Chief Revenue Officer within the Leadership Team. The role focuses on high‑level administrative support, scheduling, and handling sensitive information with discretion.

You will coordinate meetings, travel, briefs, and communications, ensuring smooth operation of the executive office in a fast‑paced, global fintech environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience supporting C‑Level Executives.
• Degree or training in business/secretarial fields.
• Experience organizing meetings, budgeting, travel and hotel arrangements, and general office ops.
• High‑performance goals in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong proofreading.

Responsibilities

• Triage, proofread, compose, and respond to routine correspondence for CPO and CRO.
• Organise meetings and travel, including speaking notes and briefings.
• Manage calendars, prioritise conflicts and schedule important internal/external meetings.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings and events; handle registrations and room bookings.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in sensitive issues.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Communication

Discretion

Problem solving

Education

Degree in business management or related field

Secretarial skills/training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Executive Assistant to Executive Team**Job Description****Job Title** Interim Executive Assistant: 12 Month FTC**About IG Group** IG Group is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.4m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions – built on scale, trust, and proof. We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses. The bar is high – bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next. Join us at IG – the future gets built here.**Job Description** We are looking for a seasoned professional to work closely with IG's CPO and CRO in a successful global organisation**Role Purpose** The Executive Assistant provides a range of support and administrative services to the CPO and CRO of the IG Leadership Team to promote efficient service delivery and effective management of the Executive office. The individual in this role is required to maintain high standards of professionalism, efficiency, personal communication, discretion and independent judgment in dealing with a wide range of highly sensitive issues under tight deadlines/pressures. **In This Role, You Will*** Triage, proofread, compose, and respond to routine correspondence on behalf of the CPO and CRO.* Undertake special assignments/projects on a wide variety of issues as requested by the CPO and CRO.* Prepare selective summaries and any follow-up actions for the CPO and CRO.* Schedule and manage the CPO and CRO’s calendars including prioritising and resolving related conflicts and competing demands, proactively scheduling important meetings with internal and external individuals.* Organise and coordinate business travel and related requirements including travel authorisations, flight tickets, hotel bookings, visas, airport transfers and expense reports.* Provide support in arranging meetings, including collation of speaking notes and/or briefing notes and handling logistics, such as conference registrations and room reservations.* Coordinate, plan and organise small-to-large-scale meetings.* Perform general clerical duties and completion of forms on behalf of the CPO and CRO.* Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.**The Way We Work** We also think hard about our ways of working as a company. At IG Group, we’ve set out five target behaviours that we expect everyone to strive to achieve in all that we do: ***Lead & Inspire*:** Leading teams in a way that drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm; ***Think Big*:** We focus on the problems that most move the needle of commercial outcomes; ***Champion the client*:** We always keep the client's needs front of mind and deliver as much value for them in all that we do; ***Deliver at pace*:** We work to ensure nothing stands in the way of fast delivery of sustainable growth for our business; and ***Raise the bar*:** We raise the bar by taking ownership of outcomes and being accountable for making things better across IG. **What You’ll Need*** A minimum of 7-10 years supporting C- Level Executives.* Degree in business management or related field, or training in secretarial skills, office management and/or administrative studies.* Experience in organising meetings, preparing and monitoring budgets, assisting with travel and hotel accommodations, and providing general office operations support.* Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals in a complex and fast-paced environment.* Expert-level written and verbal communication.* Proficiency in grammar, spelling and proofreading.* Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as apply them with consistency.* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.**Personal Attributes*** Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage calendars and effectively maintain records and files.* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional, friendly, and cordial relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members and external partners.* Highly resourceful team player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.* Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.* Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and be adaptable to various competing demands.* Excellent communication skills – the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues and stakeholders.* Self-motivation and organisation – the ability to manage your own time and task list effectively.**The Perks** It really is more than a job. We’ll recognise your talent and make sure that you can still have a life – at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off... the list goes on.* Competitive salary* Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)* Private medical cover for you and your family* Life insurance* Contribution to gym memberships* 25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total)* The option to buy or sell holiday days* Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning Platform* A comprehensive global and local onboarding process* Employee-led LGBTQ+, Women’s, Black and Parents & Carers networks with an annual budget for organising events & projects that foster an open, diverse and inclusive culture* Option to participate and create ESG initiatives based on IG Brighter Future Fund* Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents**Where You’ll Work** We follow a hybrid working model and strongly believe that it offers the best of both worlds. This model also feeds into our secret ingredients for innovation: diversity, flexibility, and close connection. Plus, you’ll be welcomed into a diverse and inclusive workforce with a lot of creative energy. Ask our employees what their favourite thing about working at IG is, and you’ll hear an echo of ‘our culture’! That’s because you can come to work as your authentic self. The things that make you, you – like your ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, age, gender identity/expression or physical capacity – can bring a fresh perspective or new skill to our business. That’s why we welcome people from various walks of life; and anyone who wants to help us realise our vision and strategy. So, if you’re keen to connect with our values, and lead the charge on innovation, you know what to do.Learn more about the Perks here!**Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!**