French speaking EA to Managing Director (Banking/Finance)

French Selection UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial organization is seeking a French speaking Executive Assistant to provide support to the Managing Director in London. The ideal candidate will be bilingual, have significant experience in PA/EA roles within banking or finance, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of around £55,000 per annum with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Mother tongue English proficiency.
• Excellent command of French, both verbal and written.
• Significant experience in a similar role, providing PA/EA support to an MD.
• Experience in a financial group or bank.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional PA support to the Managing Director and senior decision makers.
• Serve as the primary contact for the MD.
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and travel schedules.
• Attend key meetings and presentations.
• Deal with external callers, visitors, and internal contacts.
• Manage senior managers’ diaries.
• Organise events and ensure smooth execution.
• Safeguard sensitive information.

Skills

English proficiency

French language command

PA/EA experience

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

French speaking EA to Managing Director (Banking/Finance) – London. Ref: 5474F. Company profile: You will be working for a leading financial organisation with international operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional PA support to the Managing Director as well as other senior decision makers across the business.
• Serve as the primary point of contact to the MD for both internal and external individuals.
• Coordinate and arrange meetings, conference calls, and complex travel schedules.
• Attend key meetings and presentations.
• Deal with a wide range of external callers, visitors, and internal contacts at all organisational levels.
• Oversee the scheduling and management of senior managers’ diaries.
• Plan and arrange trips and visits for senior company managers to the London Head Office.
• Organise events and take responsibility for their smooth execution.
• Ensure the corporate result calendar is up-to-date and presentation dates are met.
• Safeguard and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders across the business.
• Manage the team secretary and provide seamless cover during annual leave.

Details

• Location: London
• Hybrid work: 3 days a week in the office
• Salary: around £55,000 per annum
• Ref: 5474F

Candidate profile

• Mother tongue English proficiency
• Excellent command of French, both verbal and written
• Significant experience in a similar role, providing PA/EA support to an MD
• Experience within a financial group / bank is required
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively with personnel at all levels
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines

Around £55,000 per annum — Please provide your salary expectations if any higher and we will consider according to relevant experience.