Job Title: Executive Assistant to CRO
Location: City of London (3 days office, 2 days remote)
Contract: 9-month Temporary Contract (with potential to become permanent)
Daily Rate: Equivalent to £50,000 - £60,000 per annum (DOE)

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of a respected Financial Services firm based in the City of London. This role would suit a committed and proactive Executive Assistant who thrives on ownership of tasks and delivering timely, precise support. This 9-month contract offers strong potential for a permanent position for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Diary Management: Manage a high volume of scheduling and appointments with efficiency and precision.
• Inbox Management: Monitor and respond to emails on behalf of the CRO, flagging important items.
• Expenses Reconciliation: Manage expense reports, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Committee Meetings Coordination: Arrange meetings, draft agendas, manage document production, and produce meeting packs.
• Minute Taking: Take and distribute accurate minutes for committee and executive meetings.
• Document Management: Maintain and organise filing systems, ensuring easy retrieval of important documents.
• Ad Hoc Support: Provide additional administrative support and assist with ad hoc tasks and projects as required.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Experience: Previous experience supporting senior management at board level, ideally within the Financial Services industry.
• Professionalism: A positive, flexible, and highly professional approach.
• Organisational Skills: Strong planning and organisational abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Analytical Abilities: Capacity to understand and analyse documents and data as required.
• Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

This role is ideal for an Executive Assistant who is ready to contribute to a leading financial firm, supporting the CRO with proactive and reliable assistance.

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