Executive Assistant to Global COO/CFO
Ref. V-44309
£60,000 - £65,000 Per Annum
London
Permanent
Posted 1 day ago
Overview
Are you an EA who thrives in high-energy environments and looking to move into the boutique investment management space? This could be your next career move!
A unique opportunity has arisen for an energetic Executive Assistant to join an expanding investment management firm based in St James's. This role will fuel its growth, build its high-quality investor base, and support new strategies as EA to the Global COO/CFO, encompassing traditional duties; diary, calendar and travel management, alongside assisting with IR and Marketing projects on an ad hoc basis. Due to the dynamic nature of this role, we are only seeking those who have a zero-ego, and genuine 'no task is too small' approach to their work, which they marry with a dedication to providing a consistently high level of 1:1 support. If this sounds like you, please read on!
Key Details:
Our client, a global firm focussing on investing in a broad range of credit and hard asset classes, is seeking a trusted brand ambassador to provide EA support to their Global COO/CFO. With critical stakeholders at all levels, this is for someone who enjoys a busy and fast-paced role, and who can work collaboratively as part of a lean team, managing constantly shifting priorities. This role will provide the opportunity to exercise existing problem-solving skills and is for someone who is an excellent verbal and written communicator. You will be joining a collaborative, driven and growing business and will enjoy being able to get involved in overseeing office operations and various ad hoc initiatives, as someone who takes pride in being meticulously detailed, proactive, and conscientious. You will ideally hold a bachelor's degree, with EA experience yielding from investment banking or asset management.
Responsibilities:
A unique opportunity has arisen for an energetic Executive Assistant to join an expanding investment management firm based in St James's. This role will fuel its growth, build its high-quality investor base, and support new strategies as EA to the Global COO/CFO, encompassing traditional duties; diary, calendar and travel management, alongside assisting with IR and Marketing projects on an ad hoc basis. Due to the dynamic nature of this role, we are only seeking those who have a zero-ego, and genuine 'no task is too small' approach to their work, which they marry with a dedication to providing a consistently high level of 1:1 support. If this sounds like you, please read on!
Key Details:
- Up to £65k + bonus + leading benefits
- Stunning St James's offices
- Dedicated 1:1 EA role with variation, projects, and autonomy
- 1 day working from home
Our client, a global firm focussing on investing in a broad range of credit and hard asset classes, is seeking a trusted brand ambassador to provide EA support to their Global COO/CFO. With critical stakeholders at all levels, this is for someone who enjoys a busy and fast-paced role, and who can work collaboratively as part of a lean team, managing constantly shifting priorities. This role will provide the opportunity to exercise existing problem-solving skills and is for someone who is an excellent verbal and written communicator. You will be joining a collaborative, driven and growing business and will enjoy being able to get involved in overseeing office operations and various ad hoc initiatives, as someone who takes pride in being meticulously detailed, proactive, and conscientious. You will ideally hold a bachelor's degree, with EA experience yielding from investment banking or asset management.
Responsibilities:
- Diary and travel management for Global COO/CFO
- Making travel arrangements for supporting teams and sourcing visas
- Co-ordinate/ collaborate with offices globally, including the EA to CEO
- Support various teams including marketing and business management with organising investor meetings, managing calendars and updating CRM
- Provide support to Head of CLO team
- Answer calls and direct to appropriate person(s), and greeting visitors when needed
- Support with recruitment and onboarding processes of new employees
- Using Concur to manage expenses for Global COO/CFO and team when needed
- Helping to organise team events and socials
- Management of company correspondence, couriers and post
- A minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience as a senior assistant to a busy executive (experience within investment banking or asset management is a plus)
- Confident in liaising with internal and external stakeholders across the organisational structure
- Educated to bachelor's degree level
- You will be unflappable, being able to confidently prioritise using your intuition
- You will be well presented and client-facing in your communication style. A desire to work in a fast-moving, international environment, with an interest in the investment sector is key