Executive Assistant – Risk Team (12‑month maternity cover)

About the role

This is a 12‑month maternity cover position supporting the Risk team of a global investment bank in London. You will work closely with 3‑4 Partners and Managing Directors, ensuring their day‑to‑day schedules run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain busy calendars, prioritise meeting requests and organise related logistics.
• Arrange complex international travel and process expense reports using Concur.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, video conferences and phone calls across multiple time zones.
• Manage a high volume of incoming calls, screen and route them, and take detailed messages.
• Provide general administrative support including time entry, copying, scanning, archiving and ad‑hoc projects.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and guidelines.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Team Assistant supporting a busy team.
• At least 3 years’ experience within a banking or financial services environment is highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to anticipate needs and think three steps ahead.
• Enthusiastic about supporting senior leaders and improving their efficiency.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Concur for expense processing.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £20‑£25.
• Full‑time onsite role, Monday‑Friday, with flexible start times (8 am‑5 pm or 9 am‑6 pm).
• 12‑month fixed‑term contract covering maternity leave.
• Office location near St Pauls and Farringdon, London.