Executive Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Support a leading CEO who works in the FTSE 100
- Work alongside other EAs to support the CEO
The London based client describes themselves as:
enabling the sustainable growth and stability of our customers and their communities. They are leaders in data and analytics; capital formation and trade execution; and clearing and risk management.
The responsibilities for this Executive Assistant include but are not limited to:
- On site and remote support for the Group CEO, in a hybrid working environment, usually 3 to 4 days per week in the office, or as often as the role requires
- Standard and complex diary management, supporting one of the global business functions within the business
- Complex in box management on behalf of the Group CEO
- Using strategic thinking to make connections across the business, internally and externally to pre-empt CEO requirements
- Collation of briefing papers, reports and presentations
- Preparations of Presentations and Papers - Transitioning of content provided by Senior Leaders into visually impactful, accurate and free from typological errors, presentations and papers
- Provision of administrative and organisational support
- Dealing with incoming communication, correspondence on behalf of the Group CEO
The successful candidate will have experience in:
- Experience of supporting a C-suite / Senior Executive in financial services highly desirable
- A good understanding of the cadence and responsibilities associated with a FTSE50 listed company as well as understanding listed company Board commitments
- Total trust and respect, given the confidential and sensitive nature of related activities and programmes
- Degree Educated preferred
- Experience of a financial services company or other Intense or fast-moving environment;
- Polished & professional. Communication & organisational skills are key;
On offer is:
- Very competitive salary,
- Top level benefits,
- Healthcare,
- Retirement planning,
- Paid volunteering days
- Well being initiatives.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Executive Assistant roles across Page Personnel - UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £75,000 - £80,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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