Executive Assistant

Job Description:

Our client, a leading global financial services firm, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support a fast-paced team on a 12-month contract basis.

The role requires 5 days per week in the office and is based in London.

This would suit a mid-level EA who is highly organised and capable of managing competing priorities.

Previous financial services experience is a must.

• Proven experience within financial services (essential)


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills


• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work independently


• High level of discretion and professionalism


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)


• Concur experience is beneficial

• Manage complex and changing diaries, prioritising and resolving conflicts


• Coordinate meetings, including logistics, venues, and virtual arrangements


• Act as a key contact for senior stakeholders, managing communications and relationships.


• Screen emails and calls, responding or escalating as appropriate


• Prepare meeting materials and maintain internal systems (including CRM)


• Arrange international travel and manage expenses in line with policy


• Support team activities, including event coordination and ad hoc tasks

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16413)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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