Executive Assistant to Junior Bankers

Job Title: Business Assistant
Salary: £175-200 per day, temporary rolling contract
Location: Canary Wharf (office based full time)



Keywords: flexible working opportunities, dependable, supportive leadership, training opportunities, knowledgeable, inclusive



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Assistant to join a leading global investment bank based in Canary Wharf. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment, where your advanced administrative skills and ability to connect with colleagues will be highly valued.




What you'll do:

• Proactively manage complex diaries for multiple stakeholders, coordinating internal and external meetings with careful attention to competing priorities.
• Partner with relevant groups to arrange travel bookings, create detailed itineraries, and ensure all travel and entertainment expenses are processed accurately within policy guidelines.
• Handle both internal and external client interactions professionally, including scheduling departmental activities and managing transactional processes.
• Collaborate closely with business management teams and other key stakeholders across lines of business to facilitate seamless communication and workflow.
• Utilise internal systems effectively for accurate data entry, reporting production, and information collation as required by the team.
• Work collaboratively with assistants across different lines of business to provide coverage when needed, ensuring continuity of support.

What you bring:

In this Business Assistant role, your proven background in office administration will be invaluable as you bring together excellent interpersonal skills with diligent organisational habits.

• Demonstrated experience in professional client handling with the ability to build lasting business relationships through considerate communication.
• Experienced in diary management using sound judgement to balance competing demands efficiently.
• Some experience arranging travel logistics including itinerary creation, contingency planning, and cost optimisation within company policies.
• A proactive attitude towards taking ownership of tasks while maintaining high standards under pressure in a busy office environment.
• Advanced technical capabilities with confidence navigating internal systems for data entry, reporting, and information management.
• An understanding of expense systems coupled with the ability to champion cost control initiatives effectively among peers.
• Polished written and verbal communication style suitable for executive-level correspondence within diverse hierarchies.
• A calm, composed manner that supports effective partnership across teams regardless of seniority or department structure.
• High level of attention to detail resulting in consistently high-quality deliverables even when managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Understanding of investment banking culture with the ability to quickly grasp organisational dynamics and key personnel.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the most respected names in global finance, renowned for its commitment to employee wellbeing and professional development. Based in the vibrant district of Canary Wharf, employees benefit from access to world-class facilities. Supportive leadership fosters an environment where collaboration is encouraged at every leve. Joining this team means becoming part of a network that genuinely cares about helping each other succeed while upholding the highest standards of integrity within the industry.





What's next:


Apply today by clicking on the link provided below.

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