Executive Assistant

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: London – Canary Wharf (2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £42,500 – £50,000 + Bonus

Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract

Start Date: ASAP, can wait a month or two for the right person

Please note that this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract initially. There is a high likelihood of this role becoming permanent after the initial period, though no guarantee.

Our client, a highly regarded financial services firm, are seeking an Executive Assistant to support their CEO.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, midsized and growing organisation where you’ll play a pivotal role at the heart of the business.

This would be perfect for someone with experience in a PA, Exec Assistant or Team Assistant role who would like to join a business that can support their development.

The Role:

As Executive Assistant to the CEO, you will act as a gatekeeper, organiser, and trusted partner, ensuring the senior leader’s time is used effectively and business objectives are delivered seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Complex diary and inbox management, scheduling and prioritising across multiple demands
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, managing all correspondence with professionalism and discretion
• Taking ownership of projects and tasks, ensuring follow-through and timely completion
• Coordinating travel arrangements
• Planning and organising meetings, events, and offsites
• Preparing high-quality documents, reports, and presentations
• Managing expenses and processing invoices
• Taking accurate meeting minutes and tracking action points
• Supporting with broader administrative tasks as required

About You:

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant (or similar job role) who

• Has demonstrable experience supporting C-suite or senior executives in a fast-paced environment
• Holds experience within financial services or another professional services environment
• Is a proactive self-starter who anticipates needs ahead of time
• Possesses exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Is an excellent communicator, able to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Thinks strategically about time management, prioritisation, and workload
• Has a track record of taking ownership of work and delivering tasks end-to-end
• Is highly trustworthy and discreet, with experience handling sensitive and confidential information

Opportunity:

• Opportunity to work closely with a C-Level Executive and gain exposure to senior leadership decision-making
• Join a growing, ambitious organisation with a strong culture
• Collaborative, high-performing environment where your contribution is valued
• Strong benefits package and bonus scheme

If this is of interest, please apply below!