Executive Assistant

London Stock Exchange; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

London Stock Exchange seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide comprehensive support to senior leaders. You will manage calendars, coordinate complex travel, draft correspondence and maintain confidentiality across high‑level communications.

Ideal candidates are proactive, highly organized, with excellent communication skills and a background in financial services or fast‑paced environments. Hybrid workstyle is available, requiring three days on site or as needed.

Qualifications

• Proactive and highly organized with exceptional communication.
• Experience supporting multiple C‑Level leaders.
• Experience in financial services or fast‑paced environments.
• Degree educated preferred.
• Hybrid workstyle – 3 days in the office or as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to senior leaders to enable effective day‑to‑day activities.
• Manage executive calendars, priorities and scheduling with sound judgment.
• Coordinate complex travel itineraries and accommodations.
• Handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Draft, prepare and respond to correspondence on behalf of senior leaders.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

C-level support

Communication skills

Organization

Confidentiality

Travel coordination

Expense management

Event coordination

Relationship building

Education

Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• At LSEG, our values set the standard for everything we do, every day! As a global business, LSEG relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals
• Therefore, we are offering an environment where you thrive, learn and grow. Are you interested? With this outstanding opportunity, we are looking for a highly skilled executive assistant to be a supportive force who empowers our senior leadership
• Provide optimal dedicated administrative and interpersonal support to our Senior leaders to enable them to be effective in their day-to-day activities and responsibilities
• Work in partnership with your leader to assist in obtaining their objectives and goals
• Promote the interpersonal culture and demonstrate the LSEG values
• Represent the company and Leaders in a positive light through follow up, catch ups and solid business and organizational acuity
• Handle critical matters with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Provide advanced diary management support (able to decipher priorities and make sound judgment calls when needed)
• Use discretion and good judgement to handle C-Level matters
• Act as the face of the leader in the case of in-person meetings
• Support incoming communication, draft and prepare correspondence on behalf of the Senior Leaders
• Responsive to emails and texts
• Build and maintain strong working relationships both internally and with clients and other key customers
• Arrange complex, multi-sector travel itineraries and accommodations
• Handle intricate expense reports and processes
• Assist with the coordination of Townhalls, Roadshows and Offsite events for Senior Leaders
• Willingness to assist with ad hoc projects
• Providing reliable holiday and team cover within a collaborative Executive Support model
• Hybrid workstyle – 3 days in the office or as needed

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized with exceptional communications skills and meticulous attention to details while maintaining the confidentiality of high-level communications, systems and operationsThis person should have a consistent track record of optimal support and demonstrate a business and corporate growth mindset to handle day-to-day activities and responsibilitiesGiven the complex nature of the executive landscape, we would rely on this individual to be flexible and constantly seeking to develop/improve their skills and share knowledge with their colleagues and team members!Sophisticated Proficiency in Microsoft OfficePreferred experience in a financial services company and/or other fast-paced organizationPreferred and meaningful experience required in working in an Executive Assistant role supporting multiple C-Level LeadersDegree Educated preferredAdaptable and embraces changeAbility to think creatively, self-motivated and eager to learnDisplay discretion and ability to always adhere to confidentialityService Focus and a fast learnerAppetite for hard work and dedication to work hours required of the roleAbility to operate with appropriate sense of urgency when approaching assigned tasksHighly organized and able to prioritize optimally with minimal directionExcellent verbal/written communication and time management skills; proven ability to meet deadlinesPolished and professional – demonstrating ability and temperament work with sensitive informationAble to collaborate closely at all levels of the organizationProficient in MS Office and document creation skillsAbility to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, external contractors and other personnel up to all levels both internally and externallyPositive demeanour, helpful, friendly demeanor with a can-do attitudeDemonstrate confidence, professionalism, responsiveness and exceptional customer service to all visitors and associatesResilience, flexibility, tenacity and tactCareer Stage: Senior Associate