Executive Assistant

Role summary

This opening is for an Executive Assistant supporting Investment Banking Capital Markets within the Investment Bank in London. The team operates in a fast-moving, high-energy environment focused on advisory and capital-raising work for clients.

Success in this position calls for quick thinking, strong prioritisation, excellent time management, clear communication, and a sharp eye for detail.

What you can expect

• A hybrid working arrangement, allowing eligible employees to spend part of their working time away from the office
• A competitive salary together with a non-contributory pension
• 30 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays, with the option to buy extra days
• Life assurance and private healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Flexible benefits such as retail discounts, Bike4Work, and gym-related perks
• Support for a broad CSR programme, including 2 paid volunteering days each year

Key responsibilities

• Manage demanding calendars for senior bankers, making sure schedules are organised efficiently and priorities are handled well
• Arrange team travel end to end, including booking flights, hotels, visas, travel meetings, and expense reimbursement with minimal disruption
• Ensure business expense submissions are completed accurately and on time
• Coordinate meetings across multiple time zones, secure rooms and passes, and organise catering so events run smoothly
• Partner with other assistants to cover support needs during short absences

Experience and skills needed

• Prior experience as a Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant in the finance sector
• Strong organisational ability, especially in managing complex diaries
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and confident manner
• A discreet approach and the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially
• The capacity to prioritise effectively, stay composed under pressure, multitask, and take initiative
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues when needed

Development and support

• Training and development to support career growth
• Flexible working to help balance personal priorities
• An environment that encourages continuous learning and progression
• Flexible benefits that can be tailored to individual needs
• Reasonable adjustments for candidates and employees with disabilities, including assistive equipment where required

About the employer

The organisation is a major German banking group with strong European roots and a global presence. In the UK, it has been recognised for gender equality and LGBTQ+ inclusion. The workplace culture emphasises responsibility, commercial thinking, initiative, collaboration, and shared success.

Additional information

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