Executive Assistant
Posted 1 hour 55 minutes ago by HAYS
Your new company
You'll be joining a globally recognised financial services organisation with a strong presence across EMEA and a clear international growth strategy. The business offers a full suite of corporate finance, investment banking, advisory, and capital markets solutions, working with a wide range of clients on complex and often high-impact projects.The organisation places a strong emphasis on long-term partnerships, innovation, and supporting clients in their transition to a more sustainable future. Internally, there is a focus on collaboration, strong governance, and maintaining high professional and regulatory standards.
Your new role
As an EA within the Internal Audit function, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the department, with a particular focus on providing high-level administrative and coordination support to senior leadership.
This is a varied position combining diary management, financial administration, reporting, and stakeholder coordination. You'll be responsible for:
- Managing complex diaries and coordinating meetings with senior stakeholders
- Supporting budget tracking, invoice processing, and expense management
- Coordinating travel and logistics, including for international visitors and senior leadership
- Assisting with the preparation and distribution of management reports and committee papers
- Supporting recruitment coordination and onboarding activities
- Contributing to broader departmental initiatives and ensuring smooth operational processes
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you'll bring strong organisational and administrative skills, alongside the confidence to operate in a fast-paced and high-performing environment.
Key requirements include:
- Proven experience in an administrative or operational support role (ideally within a corporate or financial services environment)
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to interact with senior individuals
- A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to anticipate needs
- Comfort working with financial data, including invoices, budgets, and reporting (Excel proficiency expected)
- The ability to challenge appropriately and exercise sound judgement when required
- A willingness to learn internal policies and processes quickly
What you'll get in return
In return, you'll join a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritises both career development and employee wellbeing.
Benefits include:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Private medical insurance and life cover
- Access to wellbeing support, including counselling and coaching services
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, with clear career progression pathways
- Access to employee networks, social initiatives, and diversity & inclusion programmes
- A competitive overall remuneration package
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.