Executive Assistant – Strategy Support

About the role

HSBC is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support senior leaders within the Strategy function. The role requires a high level of professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage a wide range of administrative and project tasks in a fast‑moving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end administrative processes, including diary and time management, travel arrangements, holiday coordination and HR desktop changes.
• Provide high‑touch, in‑person secretarial support, delivering meeting briefings and office assistance as needed.
• Produce and coordinate high‑quality materials such as PowerPoint presentations, meeting agendas and colleague communications.
• Organise and coordinate high‑level internal and external engagements and lead meeting logistics.
• Proactively check in with stakeholders to confirm weekly priorities and adapt plans as requirements evolve.
• Maintain the Gifts & Entertainment Register and ensure compliance with internal policies.

Required profile

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage complex diaries and travel proactively.
• Strong verbal and written communication, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Tailored professional development opportunities.
• Competitive pay and benefits, including private healthcare, enhanced maternity and adoption pay, and a contributory pension scheme.