Team Assistant – Investment Banking (career progression)

Paragon Personnel Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an EA/Team Assistant to support their Investment Banking team. This role offers a chance to learn and grow within a collaborative environment, providing essential administrative support to senior leaders. Ideal for proactive individuals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Subsidy to Gym

Health Cover

Structured Onboarding and Training

Regular Team Events and Socials

Qualifications

• Some admin or office support experience required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage busy diaries across multiple time zones.
• Organise internal and external meetings.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and general team admin.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time Management

Teamwork

Willingness to Learn

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Great opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment

Are you a proactive and organised individual looking to take the next step in your career? Would you like to work in a fast-paced, professional environment where you’ll have the chance to support senior leaders and grow your skillset? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a EA/Team Assistant to support our Investment Banking team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with some experience in admin or team support who is ready to take on more responsibility, learn on the job, and grow within a collaborative and friendly team.

We also offer:

• A structured onboarding and training plan
• Opportunities to shadow and learn from experienced Executive Assistants
• Regular team events and socials
• Company Benefits include Discretionary Bonus, Subsidy to Gym and Healthcover
• Hours 9am – 6pm (Monday to Friday) one day working from home after probation)

What you’ll be doing:
You’ll work closely with our Managing Directors, senior leadership, and deal teams, providing essential administrative and secretarial support. Every day will be different – you'll help keep things running smoothly by:

• Managing busy diaries across multiple time zones
• Organising internal and external meetings – in person, by phone, and by video
• Arranging international travel and handling logistics (including visas)
• Compiling and submitting expenses
• Creating and editing PowerPoint, Excel and Word documents
• Supporting with document production, printing and binding
• Helping with event bookings, team lunches, couriers, taxis, and more
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and general team admin
• Providing cover for other team assistants and reception when needed
• Supporting with internal events like Spring Week and staff socials
• Helping the team with KYC processes and deal onboarding
• Logging contacts and maintaining accurate records in Deacloud
• Booking holidays via our internal system

What we’re looking for:
We’re not expecting you to know everything from day one – we’re happy to train and support you! But here’s what would help you succeed:

• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• A can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Some admin or office support experience
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A flexible and positive approach
• A friendly, team-player mindset
• Professionalism and discretion – you’ll be trusted with sensitive information