Executive Assistant

An innovative asset management firm based in Canary Wharf is looking for a dynamic Executive Assistant to join their team on a 12 month contract with the opportunity for the right candidate to go permanent.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a high volume and demanding role, and will require strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy workload. 

Having a very analytically minded Executive Assistant is important in this role due to the amount of involvement beyond the logistical support needed. This Executive Assistant must be comfortable scheduling complex international travel itineraries, managing multiple diaries, creating PowerPoint presentations from scratch, processing expenses, generating reports and getting involved in team decisions/ad hoc projects. 

This role will suit someone bright, friendly and conscientious, with the ability to work on their own initiative with confidence and accuracy.

This role not only offers a competitive salary, the successful candidate will also be eligible for full comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare and leisure travel insurance as well as a discretionary bonus scheme from your starting date.

Skills/Experienced Required;

• Demonstrable experience supporting multiple individuals at different levels of seniority at one time.
• Experience working ideally within financial services industry is preferred.  
• Accuracy and Attention to detail.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• High degree of business acumen.
• Stress resistant whilst under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task and meet a number of deadlines.
• Professionalism and awareness of corporate surroundings.
• Intermediate Experience of MS Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)