Team Assistant

Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt am Main; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Team Assistant to support the GFX Trading team in London. This role is crucial for maintaining smooth operations in a fast-paced trading environment. Responsibilities include managing schedules, preparing meetings, and providing administrative support to traders. The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, enjoy engaging with a variety of people, and possess strong investment banking knowledge. Join a diverse and innovative team that values collaboration and high performance, and contribute to the dynamic world of finance.

Qualifications

• Strong investment banking knowledge and experience is essential.
• Enjoys engaging with diverse individuals and businesses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate calendars and schedules for Senior Desk Heads.
• Handle meeting preparations and support traders with administrative tasks.
• Plan and book travel itineraries while managing logistics.

Skills

Investment Banking experience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

AMS is the world’s leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service, partner with Deutsche Bank to support contingent recruitment processes.

On behalf of Deutsche Bank, we are looking for aTeam Assistantfor a6 monthcontract based inLondon, 4 days per week in the office.

Deutsche Bank is a global banking business with strong roots in Germany and operations in over 70 countries. Their large but focused footprint gives an established position in Europe plus a significant presence in the Americas and Asia Pacific. There are four business divisions: the Corporate Bank, the Investment Bank, the Private Bank and the Asset Manager DWS. There are also a number of highly skilled functions performing key management tasks.

‘Together we’re sharing new perspectives and transforming what it means to be a bank.’

As a Team Assistant for the GFX Trading team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our dynamic and high-stakes trading environment. This position demands a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can thrive under pressure and adapt quickly to the fast-paced nature of the financial markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating calendars and schedules for Senior Desk Heads to ensure efficient time management and prioritisation of engagements. Anticipating scheduling conflicts and proactively resolving them to maintain smooth operations.
• Handling all aspects of meeting preparation, including scheduling, collating agendas and materials, and printing necessary documents. Ensure that all participants are well-informed and equipped with the relevant information for productive discussions.
• Working directly with traders to address their administrative needs, providing timely and accurate support to facilitate their trading activities. This includes managing documentation, data entry, and other essential tasks.
• Planning and booking detailed travel itineraries for team members, ensuring minimal disruption to their schedules. Arranging meetings, handling travel logistics, and processing expense reimbursements in accordance with company policies.
• Coordinating IT requests and managing the onboarding process for new employees to minimise setup time. Ensure that all necessary equipment and access are provided promptly, enabling new hires to start their roles efficiently.
• Proactively offering administrative support for project work and ad hoc activities, such as organising large-scale team meetings, internal and external lunches, and dinners. Ensure that all logistical aspects are handled smoothly.
• Collaborating with the wider assistant pool to ensure that support needs are covered during vacations and other absences. Maintain a seamless flow of operations by sharing responsibilities and providing backup support when necessary.

Skills and Qualifications

• Investment Banking experience and knowledge.
• Must enjoy interaction with a broad range of people and businesses.

Deutsche Bank’s values define the working environment they strive to create – diverse, supportive and welcoming of different views. They embrace a culture reflecting a variety of perspectives, insights and backgrounds to drive innovation. They build talented and diverse teams to drive business results and encourage their people to develop to their full potential.

The Bank promotes good working relationships and encourage high standards of conduct and work performance. They welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs, and generations and are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

This client will only accept workers operating via a PAYE engagement model.

AMS’s payroll service is in partnership with Giant, we have worked with them for many years and have good processes in place to ensure you get the best service. If you are successful in your application for this role, your contract will be via Giant. For more information on Giant, please follow this link: https://ams-giant-paye-introduction.

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