Team Assistant

A vibrant global financial services firm is looking for a Team Assistant to support their fast-growing business.

Based in the City, this role is suited to a Team Assistant who thrives in a busy corporate environment and rises to the daily challenge of competing priorities. This is a unique opportunity that would suit an organized and ambitious Team Assistant that enjoys a fast-paced support role.

This role is a 1 year contract.

Responsibilities of this Team Assistant include:

• Heavy calendar management; internal/external meetings and conference calls (between multiple time zones)
• Day-to-Day diary management for the Global Head of Principal Investments and other Senior Portfolio Managers.
• Management of international and domestic travel using internal systems and arranging hotel / apartment accommodation where needed
• Build strong working relationships and collaborate with other global Admin Assistants in the Company
• Management of incoming calls and sharing messages in a timely manner.
• Processing visa requests for international business travel
• Covering reception calls during lunch time, holidays and when needed
• Other Admin responsibilities: weekly expense management reporting using Concur, payment of invoices, PowerPoint presentations & preparing printouts of meeting materials
• Supporting the wider office with ordering / arranging lunches, arranging office socials and general office related admin needs and projects.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Excellent timekeeping and punctuality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Strong team player
• Adaptable and reliable
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits Included:

• Pension Plan
• Life insurance
• Private Health Insurance
• Cycle to work program