We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation to secure a high-calibre Executive Assistant to support a General Manager within a critical risk and compliance function.
This is a high-exposure, fast-paced role supporting a senior leader who operates across executive leadership, board-level stakeholders, and regulators.
Initially a contract role, this opportunity offers a "try before you buy" pathway into a permanent position for the right candidate.
The Role
This role requires a seasoned, proactive EA who can step in immediately and bring structure, control, and prioritisation to a complex environment.
You will be responsible for:
* Expert management of a high-volume, constantly evolving diary
* Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas, packs, and presentation materials
* Managing stakeholder requests across senior executives, leadership teams, and external parties
* Organising travel, events, and leadership team coordination
* Supporting internal communications, documentation, and SharePoint/intranet updates
* Handling expenses, reimbursements, and administrative processes in line with policy
* Acting as a central coordination point for systems, processes, and reporting queries
* Maintaining accurate records, databases, and documentation
This is a role where you will need to prioritise ruthlessly, push back when needed, and operate with confidence at senior level.
About You
You are a highly experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in complex, high-pressure environments.
You will bring:
* 5+ years' experience supporting senior executives (GM / C-suite level)
* Proven ability to manage complex, high-demand diaries and competing priorities
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with exposure to executive leadership and senior forums
* Confidence to make decisions, prioritise, and influence outcomes
* Exceptional attention to detail and organisational capability
* Advanced MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly regarded
* Experience in financial services or investment banking environments
* Exposure to risk, compliance, or regulatory-facing teams
What Success Looks Like
In the short term, success is about:
* Bringing order and control to a highly complex diary
* Supporting a fast-moving executive with efficiency and professionalism
* Building trust quickly and operating with minimal direction
Longer term, there is opportunity to:
* Take on broader support across leadership coordination, communications, and planning
* Typically 3+ days in office, flexing with executive schedule (often more when required)
* Fast-paced, collaborative, high-performing team
Why This Role?
* Work directly with a senior leader in a high-impact function
* Gain exposure to executive, board, and regulatory stakeholders
* Opportunity to convert into a long-term permanent position
* Step into a role where you can make an immediate impact
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