Job Function Summary

We are seeking an Executive Assistant to support senior members of the EMEA Equities team in London. This is a fast-paced position in a dynamic environment. This will be a fully onsite role.

Principal Responsibilities

• Arrange, confirm, and manage very busy calendars; scheduling meetings, external candidate interviews and related logistics;
• Assisting with on the ground schedules and arrangements for Senior leadership team visitors
• Arranging travel and entertainment
• Submission of expense reports
• Partnering and building relationships with many other departments in the firm
• Coordination of internal and external events including learnings & development modules, investment professional roundtables and speaker series’
• Assisting in the onboarding of analyst hires with core departments across EMEA.
• Proactive communication to help EMEA equities team prepare and organise for upcoming events.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Discretion and understanding of sensitivity of information are a must

• Substantial experience in a similar capacity, within Financial Services
• High sense of urgency; Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment
• Very strong communication skills in person, on the phone, and by email
• Experience and skill in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Must be a self-starter, with excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Quick learner; Detail oriented; Demonstrable thoroughness and strong ownership of work
• Excellent judgment; Independent thinker and resourceful
• Good team player, able to roll up their sleeves, with a strong willingness to participate and help others