French Speaking Executive Assistant to Managing Director (Banking/Finance)

About the role

A leading financial organisation with international operations is looking for a French-speaking Executive Assistant to its Managing Director in London. The role is hybrid, with three days a week in the office, and is advertised at around £55,000 per annum.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Managing Director, internally and externally
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls and complex travel schedules, and oversee the scheduling of senior managers' diaries
• Attend key meetings and presentations, and organise trips and visits to the London head office
• Handle external callers, visitors and contacts at all organisational levels
• Organise events and ensure the corporate results calendar is up to date
• Manage the team secretary and provide cover during annual leave
• Maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information and work closely with internal and external stakeholders

Required profile

• Native-level English and excellent spoken and written French
• Significant previous experience as a PA or EA to an MD
• Experience within a financial group or bank
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, discretion and professionalism
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint