Executive Assistant (Financial Services)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide first‑class support to a busy team in Edinburgh. The role is fast‑paced and requires a proactive individual who can keep operations running smoothly while working closely with senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive EA and administrative support to a growing team.
• Manage complex, competing diaries and organise meetings, appointments and commitments.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, handling room bookings, agendas, papers and follow‑up actions.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation and expense processing.
• Prepare presentations, reports, documents and correspondence to a high standard.
• Organise team events, away days and other activities.
• Support day‑to‑day team processes and operations, monitoring deadlines, actions and priorities.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Required profile

• Experience in a fast‑paced Financial Services environment supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with senior stakeholders.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365 (confident user).