Executive Assistant – Contract (3 months) – Canary Wharf

About the role

J.P. Morgan is seeking a proactive Executive Assistant on a three‑month rolling contract to support senior stakeholders at its Canary Wharf office. The role is fully onsite and involves managing high‑volume calendars, travel logistics, and stakeholder communications within a fast‑paced financial services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain complex diaries for senior leaders, arranging internal and external meetings, calls, town halls and off‑site events.
• Plan and execute end‑to‑end travel itineraries, including accommodation, contingency plans and cost‑effective scheduling.
• Process and reconcile expenses in line with firm policies, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Serve as a primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders, supporting client engagement and departmental scheduling.
• Update internal systems, records and distribution lists, guaranteeing data integrity and compliance with governance standards.
• Collaborate with business management and cross‑functional teams to support operational delivery and provide assistant cover when required.

Required profile

• Proven experience supporting senior stakeholders in an Executive or Business Assistant capacity within a dynamic corporate setting.
• Strong diary and schedule management abilities with a talent for prioritising competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presented in a polished, professional manner.
• Demonstrated expertise in coordinating complex travel arrangements and contingency planning.
• High proficiency with internal administrative tools and accurate data management.

Required skills

• Advanced diary and calendar management.
• Travel coordination and itinerary planning.
• Expense processing in accordance with corporate policies.
• Data entry and record‑keeping within internal systems.