Executive Assistant | 12m FTC
Location: Central London (4/1 hybrid split)Salary: Up to £65k + bonus and benefits
We are partnering with a successful and fast‑growing financial services organisation to recruit an exceptional Executive Assistant to support their General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer.
This is a pivotal role at the heart of a high‑performing Legal and Compliance function, offering exposure to senior leadership and Board‑level activity within a dynamic, intellectually rigorous environment.
The Role
This is a senior‑level EA position requiring confidence, discretion and the ability to operate seamlessly in a fast‑paced, regulated environment. You will provide comprehensive support to the General Counsel while working closely with Legal, Compliance and Company Secretarial teams.
You will play a central role in ensuring the smooth coordination of Board meetings, senior stakeholder engagement and day‑to‑day executive operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Complex diary management for the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, including forward planning and conflict resolution
- Supporting the Legal and Compliance teams with administrative and operational coordination
- Close liaison with Company Secretarial teams and senior Board members
- Organising and coordinating Board and Committee meetings throughout the year
- Assisting with Board strategy days and related events
- Coordinating production and distribution of Board materials
- Managing senior stakeholder meetings, including regulators and external advisors
- Booking travel (flights, hotels, visas, itineraries) and managing expenses
- Supporting presentations and reports (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
- Processing invoices and onboarding vendors
- Organising team events and offsites
- Supporting new joiners with system access and onboarding logistics
- Providing holiday cover for other Executive Assistants
About You
- Significant experience as an Executive Assistant supporting C‑suite or senior executives Experience within financial services or professional services is highly desirable
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
- Discreet and comfortable handling sensitive, confidential information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Impeccable attention to detail
- Proactive, solutions‑oriented and able to anticipate needs Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Professional, polished and confident working with senior stakeholders
Personal Attributes
- Calm under pressure
- Naturally collaborative and a strong team player
- Flexible and adaptable across teams
- Strong judgement and problem‑solving abilitySelf‑motivated and able to work independently
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a high‑calibre organisation with an excellent reputation in its field. The role offers significant exposure to senior leadership, meaningful responsibility and the chance to work in a collaborative, professional and ambitious environment.
If you are a career Executive Assistant who thrives in a structured, high‑performance setting and enjoys operating at Board level, we would love to hear from you.
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