Executive Assistant

Financial Services
12-Month maternity cover temporary contract - £34 per hour - £36 per hour
Central London Hybrid (4 days office / 1 day home)

Start: Mid-May 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly capable Executive Assistant to support a Managing Director and wider team within a fast-paced, global financial services environment.

This is a pivotal role suited to a proactive, detail-driven professional who thrives under pressure, exercises sound judgement, and always operates with discretion. You will be a trusted partner, ensuring seamless day-to-day support while managing competing priorities with efficiency and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Director and wider team
• Manage complex, international calendars with foresight and accuracy
• Coordinate meetings, communications and stakeholder engagement at a senior level
• Build strong relationships with internal administrative teams across the firm
• Organise and deliver internal and external events, including ad hoc projects
• Meet and greet visitors, ensuring smooth coordination of meeting logistics
• Arrange extensive domestic and international travel itineraries
• Process invoices, expenses and reimbursements promptly and accurately

About You

• Minimum of five years’ experience supporting senior executives, within financial services
• Exceptionally organised with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Professional and polished telephone manner
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Self-sufficient, while also thriving in a collaborative team setting
• Experience in event coordination, particularly roadshows, is advantageous but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-impact role at the heart of a dynamic and demanding business, where your expertise and initiative will be highly valued.

If you have the relevant and necessary skills and experience for this role, apply now for consideration.