Executive Assistant - Private Equity Team
Salary: £28PH
Location: Canary Wharf
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Executive Assistant to join a dynamic Private Equity Team based in Canary Wharf. This role offers an attractive salary of £28PH and the flexibility of hybrid working, with three days in the office. The successful candidate will have the unique chance to be part of a rapidly growing private investing platform, collaborating with other administrative assistants as needed. This is a six-month contract position with potential for extension.
- Attractive salary of £28PH
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to join a rapidly growing private investing platform
What you'll do:
As an Executive Assistant within the Private Equity Team, your role will be pivotal in ensuring smooth operations within the team. Your excellent organisational skills will be put to use in scheduling and maintaining calendars, arranging both domestic and international travel, and managing various administrative activities. You'll also handle sensitive information with discretion and assist with executing legal documents. Your ability to manage multiple priorities independently while also being a dependable team player will contribute significantly to your success in this role.
- Schedule and maintain calendars, coordinating times and handling catering arrangements as needed.
- Arrange domestic/international travel, including developing detailed agendas and managing any visa requirements.
- Prepare, submit, and monitor expense reports and vendor payments for investment team members.
- Manage telephone coverage as needed, including responding to inquiries, routing calls, and taking detailed messages.
- Manage other miscellaneous administrative activities including technology requests, preparing copies, managing supplies, coordinating equipment needs.
- Provide back-up coverage for admin colleague(s) during planned or unplanned absences from the office.
- Demonstrate discretion with sensitive information related to firm, team, and/or staff.
- Assist with executing legal documents to be signed by various team members.
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Executive Assistant role brings substantial administrative support experience within a professional environment. Your educational background up to A-Level or equivalent coupled with your excellent communication skills sets you apart. You are known for your ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining attention to detail. Your service-oriented approach makes you a valuable asset in any team setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is essential for this role.
- Substantial relevant administrative support experience in a professional environment.
- Educated to A-Level or equivalent.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Highly service-oriented, solutions focused individual.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, they value the talent and passion of their people which is critical to their success. They share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. They provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. Their philosophy balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs which is an important part of their culture.
What's next:
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