Team Assistant - Top Investment Bank 6 month temp

Paragon Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious global investment bank is seeking a proactive Team Assistant for a 6-month temporary position located in London. The successful candidate will support senior leaders and ensure smooth daily operations. Key responsibilities include managing high-volume communications, organizing meetings, coordinating travel, and providing general administrative support. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience with exceptional communication skills and attention to detail, alongside a strong proficiency in MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years as a Team Assistant, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Experience supporting high-calibre teams essential.
• Ability to thrive under pressure while managing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume communication including phone calls and messages.
• Coordinate meetings and manage busy calendars.
• Oversee complex travel arrangements and process expense reports.
• Provide general administrative support and handle ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Outstanding communication

Attention to detail

MS Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Team Assistant - Top Investment Bank 6 month temp London | £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Are you a proactive, highly organised professional with a flair for multitasking and a passion for excellence? We’re partnering with a prestigious, global Investment Bank seeking a talented and experienced professional for their wealth management division, to join their fast‑paced environment and support senior leaders — Partner to Analyst level.

The Role

In this pivotal role, you’ll be the backbone of a high‑energy team, ensuring smooth daily operations and top‑notch communication. Key responsibilities include:

• High‑Volume Communication: Skillfully managing a heavy flow of phone calls—placing, screening, routing, and taking detailed messages.
• Meeting & Calendar Coordination: Organizing meetings and conference calls while efficiently managing multiple, busy calendars.
• Travel & Expense Management: Coordinating complex travel arrangements (flights, multi‑leg journeys, visa applications, car transfers, and hotel reservations) and processing expense reports with accuracy and timeliness.
• General Administrative Excellence: Providing comprehensive support through tasks such as copying, archiving, filing, and ad‑hoc projects that keep the team running like a well‑oiled machine.

Core hours: 9:00 am‑6:00 pm / 5 days in office – no remote working.

£26 per hour + overtime at time and a half.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years as a Team Assistant, ideally with 2+ years in the banking or financial services sector, supporting high‑calibre, busy teams.
• Skills: Outstanding communication (in person, on the phone, and via email), impeccable attention to detail, strong technical proficiency (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the ability to thrive under pressure while juggling multiple tasks.

What’s on Offer

Join a vibrant, results‑driven environment where every day is an opportunity to make an impact. Enjoy a role that combines administrative mastery with the excitement of supporting top‑tier financial professionals, all within a dedicated office setting (Core hours: 9:00 am‑6:00 pm, Monday to Friday).

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you’re excited by the prospect of contributing to a fast‑moving, industry‑leading team and have a track record of delivering excellence under pressure, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career with a firm renowned for its confidentiality and industry prestige.