Job Description

Job Summary

What is the opportunity?
A 12-month FTC position to start in October to provide highly professional and efficient executive support to the Head of CME and the CME team within global investment banking, while undertaking a wide range of administrative and EA duties with minimal guidance.
What will you do?

• Complex diary management, anticipating the requirements and priorities of Head of CME and the CME team
• Effectively managing competing priorities with minimal supervision.
• Manage inboxes for urgent items and for meeting materials.
• Arrange travel and accommodation using online system (Concur) and prepare itineraries
• Process expenses in a timely manner using online system (Concur)
• Responding in a professional manner to incoming emails and phone calls and relaying accurate information
• Preparation of materials for key meetings, including agendas, meeting minutes, actions tracking and when required preparation of PowerPoint presentations, Word documents and Excel spreadsheets
• Events management as required, in-line with strategic priorities, including but not limited to client events, off/onsites and other adhoc events
• Maintaining accurate holiday and absence records for the team
• Ensuring that mandatory training requirements are completed by the team
• Assist with various ad hoc assignments or duties as needed

What do you need to succeed?
Must have

• Experienced EA with ability to work independently.
• Strong organisation skills at all levels involving a high level of attention to detail across all tasks
• Advanced knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Concur and CRM experience is an advantage
• Ability to quickly learn internal IT systems.
• Collaborative approach with colleagues
• Hardworking, enthusiastic and professional work ethic.
• Flexible approach to out of hours working
• Pro-active style and ability to prioritise, to pre-empt and multitask, with ability to work independently and as a team player
• Mature, calm, diplomatic and professional approach at all times
• Strong communication skills (both vocal and written) with tact and diplomacy and ability to converse with senior management.
• Calm and flexible nature in terms of dealing with urgent requests and situations.
• A broad experience of dealing with a wide range of different personalities and workloads.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good time management.

Nice to have

• Experience of supporting Executives within Financial Services

What is in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services

Job Skills Adaptability, Calendar Management, Confidentiality, Data Gathering Analysis, Interpersonal Relationships, Office Administration, Presentation Software, Time Management, Word Proccessing
Additional Job Details
Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE:LONDON
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Work hours/week: 35
Employment Type: Full time
Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS
Job Type: Contract (Fixed Term)
Pay Type: Salaried
Posted Date: 2025-07-18
Application Deadline: 2025-08-01
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
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