A leading financial services firm is seeking a highly professional and discreet Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to senior executives. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex schedules, international travel, and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
This is a critical role requiring a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and act as a trusted partner to the executive team.
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support
- Manage complex and ever-changing calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments, and conference calls across multiple time zones.
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, screening calls, emails, and correspondence.
- Prepare, review, and edit documents, presentations, and reports for executive meetings.
- Coordinate and prepare materials for board meetings, client presentations, and internal reviews.
- Take minutes and follow up on action items as required.
Travel & Logistics
- Arrange complex international and domestic travel, including flights, accommodation, ground transportation, and visa applications.
- Prepare detailed travel itineraries and ensure all logistics are seamless.
- Manage last-minute changes and disruptions with professionalism and efficiency.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Liaise with clients, investors, board members, and senior executives with professionalism and discretion.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion.
Expense & Administrative Management
- Process and reconcile expense reports in line with company policies.
- Manage invoices, purchase orders, and vendor payments.
- Maintain accurate records and filing systems (electronic and hard copy).
- Provide ad-hoc administrative support to the wider team as needed.
Event Coordination
- Organize internal and external events, including client dinners, team offsites, and conferences.
- Coordinate logistics, venue booking, catering, and guest lists.
- Manage event budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience as an Executive Assistant, preferably in financial services, professional services, or a similarly fast-paced environment.
- Proven experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and calendar management tools.
- Experience with international travel coordination and visa applications.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to work outside standard hours when required.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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