Executive Assistant

Role overview

An established financial services company in London’s West End is hiring an experienced Executive Assistant to support a senior leader and partner closely with a driven, collaborative team. The position is ideal for someone who wants to be a dependable day-to-day partner, develop strong working relationships, and operate in a busy but supportive environment.

The role provides broad visibility across the organisation and suits a professional who takes ownership, builds lasting relationships, and enjoys being fully involved with the wider team.

Key responsibilities

• Keep complex calendars organised, with frequent changes and meetings across several time zones.
• Arrange international travel, itineraries, and related logistics.
• Draft and prepare meeting packs, presentations, and supporting documents.
• Handle expenses, invoices, and approval workflows.
• Support team events, offsites, and internal projects or initiatives.
• Serve as a central point of contact for senior stakeholders both inside and outside the business.
• Assist with documentation and compliance-related tasks.
• Help coordinate the daily running of the wider team.

Candidate profile

• Has substantial Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders in financial services.
• Can demonstrate a strong history of trusted, long-term partnerships with executives.
• Shows stability and commitment in previous roles.
• Is comfortable in a fast-moving corporate setting where discretion, professionalism, and accuracy matter.
• Is highly organised and able to juggle several priorities at once.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with senior internal and external contacts.
• Works well as part of a close-knit, collaborative team.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office; experience with Concur or DocuSign would be an advantage.
• Is seeking a stable, long-term role in a respected organisation.

Working arrangement and offer

The role starts with five days a week in the office during the first eight weeks for training and onboarding. After that, the pattern moves to a hybrid setup of three days in the office and two days working from home.

The company offers a collaborative and inclusive culture, strong long-term growth prospects, good exposure to the wider business, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a professional environment where Executive Assistants are genuinely appreciated.

Additional information

Location: West End, London. Salary: £55,000 plus benefits.