The Opportunity
We are seeking a seasoned, high-calibre Executive Assistant with a strong background in Financial Services to support our Head of European Trading and three senior trading leaders.
In this fast-paced front-office environment, you will act as a strategic operational partner-taking complete ownership of calendar management, complex international travel, and daily executive operations. We need a proactive gatekeeper who understands the tempo of financial markets, exercises sharp judgment, and keeps senior leadership operating seamlessly.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Calendar Management: Act as a confident gatekeeper-prioritising, challenging, and declining meeting requests across global time zones to protect focus time.
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International Travel Logistics: Manage complex, multi-city travel itineraries (flights, accommodation, visas) and handle last-minute travel disruptions swiftly.
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Senior Stakeholder & Visitor Coordination: Oversee logistics for visiting international colleagues, leadership offsites, and high-level client dinners.
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Executive Administration: Prepare meeting materials, format board-ready presentations, process expenses, and manage confidential information with total discretion.
Requirements
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Industry Experience: Solid experience supporting senior executives within Financial Services (e.g., Trading, Investment Banking, Asset Management, or Capital Markets).
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High-Level Calendar & Travel Support: Proven ability to manage complex, multi-timezone calendars and intricate international travel.
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Autonomy & Judgment: Confident making routine operational decisions independently and resolving issues before they reach leadership.
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Technical & Communication Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel) and top-tier written/verbal communication skills.
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Persona: Calm under pressure, highly discreet, and deeply accustomed to fast-moving, high-stakes trading environments.
Ready for your next challenge in Financial Services? Apply today with your CV.
