Investec – Where Out of the Ordinary Happens
At Investec, we do things differently. We’re a leading international bank and wealth manager built on a culture of curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and human connection. Ideas are heard, ambition is celebrated, and impact is encouraged. As part of a team that challenges convention and strives for outperformance, you’ll help shape bold solutions for clients who expect something more than the ordinary.
Key Responsibilities
- Diary Management: Efficiently manage multiple CIO diaries, reschedule meetings, coordinate internal and external meetings, prepare agendas, distribute materials, assess urgency of meeting requests, organise catering, book meeting rooms, oversee AV setup, respond promptly to last‑minute requests.
- Client Engagement: Serve as first point of contact for stakeholder communications, align diaries, attend CIO leadership meetings, record and action follow‑ups, draft agendas, take and distribute minutes.
- Event Coordination: Source venues for off‑site events, manage event budgets, onboard new venues, arrange travel logistics, organise catering and entertainment.
- Travel Management: Secure best rates for flights, hotels and trains, arrange taxis, maintain relationships with providers, ensure compliance with travel policy, handle foreign‑exchange requests, manage cost codes, assist with visa applications, allocate invoices to correct cost codes.
- CIO Group Support: Record and track CIO whereabouts, manage distribution lists, maintain organisational charts, onboard/off‑board staff, support lunch, arrange team gifts, approve leave, utilise MS365, Confluence, SharePoint, Teams, and support ad‑hoc projects.
Core Skills and Knowledge
- Experience as a Personal Assistant or similar role with strong confidentiality awareness.
- Strong organisational and attention‑to‑detail skills.
- Excellent planning with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Ability to develop and nurture key business relationships.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.
Required Personal Attributes
- Multitasking, prioritisation, initiative.
- Self‑motivated, dedicated, and discreet.
- Team player with effective collaboration.
- Professional liaison with stakeholders.
- Proactive, resourceful, strong problem‑solving.
- Adaptable and thrives in dynamic environment.
- Experience in fast‑paced global setting.
As part of our collaborative & agile culture, our working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. We believe that being together enables us to live our values and support our clients and communities in an extraordinary way.
Investec offers a range of wellbeing benefits to support staff health and balance. For a full list of benefits, please see the benefits page.
We actively seek diverse talent and foster an inclusive environment. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we would still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective and experience could be exactly what we are looking for. Get in touch!
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