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We are recruiting for an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Administrator & Executive Assistant to join our client in Newcastle on a 12-month fixed term basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders, gain exposure to a dynamic financial services environment, and play a key role in supporting business operations.
Skills/Experience:
A minimum 2:1 Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent), with strong academic achievement throughout your education.
Proven experience in an Executive Assistant, Business Administrator, or similar role.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
A collaborative team player with a professional and positive approach.
Core Responsibilities:
Manage complex diaries, schedules, and meeting logistics.
Coordinate domestic and international travel, including itineraries and accommodation.
Prepare presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
Manage correspondence, calls, and stakeholder communications.
Support the planning and delivery of internal events.
Conduct research, administration, and ad hoc projects.
Handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
Build strong relationships across the business and provide administrative support where required.
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.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Posted: 2026-07-13 11:16:30
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a leading fintech firm to recruit a Technical Lead.
This is an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in delivering complex platform implementations for high-profile financial services clients.
This is a hybrid role, working from the London office.
Skills/Experience:
Experience in client-facing technical roles.
Experience delivering SaaS platforms, working between core engineering teams and client implementations.
A deep understanding of enterprise architecture, user experience principles, middleware technologies and challenges relating to scale and performance.
Strong knowledge of integration technologies, including security models, data integration approaches and hands-on API experience.
Proficiency with platform configuration tools, including JSON, HTML and Python.
Experience troubleshooting across all layers of the technology stack in an AWS-based environment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage senior technical stakeholders in both external and internal settings.
Collaborative and hands-on approach to delivery with a strong focus on meeting client deadlines.
Confidence working with top-tier financial services institutions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with global, multi-time-zone teams.
Core Responsibilities:
Drive the delivery of all technical aspects of platform implementations, including solution architecture, configuration and integration with client ecosystems.
Lead technical workstreams on client engagements, running workshops, preparing estimates, and managing client releases.
Collaborate with global product and engineering teams on feature development, configuration patterns, implementation methodology and integration best practice.
Manage technical sprints, including oversight of technical stories, allocation of work and proactive escalation of risks and issues.
Provide senior oversight of client-facing production support, including first-line triage, escalation management and communication during high-priority incidents.
Serve as the primary point of contact for technical escalations and coordinate internal responses to ensure timely resolution.
Document configuration requirements and produce technical configuration stories.
Configure the platform using front-end configuration tools, JSON, HTML and Python.
Test configuration changes using tools such as Postman and troubleshoot defects across test and production environments.
Deliver executive reporting on technical service provision for each client.
Represent the technical function at client governance forums.
Collaborate with peers across global offices to maintain and enhance implementation and service management documentation and processes.
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: 16319
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: City of London, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-07-03 10:24:12
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Job Description:
Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced Head of Procurement to lead its Procurement and Third-Party Risk Management function.
This role will lead the development and delivery of a robust procurement and supplier management framework, ensuring commercial value is achieved while maintaining strong regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Significant experience in Procurement and/or Third-Party Risk Management within a regulated financial services environment.
Strong knowledge of procurement governance, outsourcing oversight and supplier risk management.
Experience implementing and managing procurement operating models, controls and governance frameworks.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements relating to outsourcing and operational resilience.
Proven ability to engage, influence and present to senior executive and board-level stakeholders.
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and supplier negotiation skills.
Experience leading teams and driving strategic procurement initiatives.
Core Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver the organisation's procurement and supplier management strategy.
Lead and enhance procurement and third-party risk governance frameworks and operating models.
Oversee the assessment, onboarding, management and monitoring of suppliers and outsourcing arrangements.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements relating to procurement, outsourcing and operational resilience.
Provide reporting, insight and recommendations to senior management and governance committees.
Partner with stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Technology, Finance, Operations and Legal functions.
Lead and develop the Procurement and Third-Party Risk team.
Benefits:
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: (16495)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
INDPERM
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Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-06-04 10:02:52
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Job Description:
Our client, a leading investment firm, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Personal Assistant to support senior stakeholders within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PA professional to join a collaborative team, providing high-quality support across a range of business activities.
The successful candidate will be confident managing competing priorities, coordinating across multiple time zones, and building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
This is a full-time, office-based role in London.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Previous Personal Assistant or Executive Assistant experience within a fast-paced environment.
Experience within investment management, private equity, investment banking or financial services is highly desirable.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently using initiative.
High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering work to a consistently high standard.
Professional, adaptable and collaborative approach.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Core Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive administrative and organisational support to senior team members.
Manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and maintain stakeholder communications.
Arrange travel, accommodation and logistics, including expense processing.
Support day-to-day team operations and act as a key point of contact for administrative matters.
Coordinate onboarding activities for new joiners.
Assist with project work and business initiatives as required.
Maintain accurate filing systems, records and databases.
Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and team efficiency.
Collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure seamless support across the wider team.
Benefits:
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: (16501)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
INDPERM ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-06-02 14:48:28
