Executive Assistant

Location: Canary Wharf, London (relocating to the City in late 2027)
Salary: £72,200, with potential flexibility
Contract: Permanent
Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 from home

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Assistant to join a leading international professional services organisation in a newly created role.

Supporting a very busy senior stakeholder, this is a true EA position requiring someone proactive, commercially aware and confident operating as a trusted adviser and gatekeeper. You will anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and take ownership, ensuring everything runs seamlessly.

Key Responsibilities

• Complex diary management and full inbox oversight.

• International travel arrangements and coordination of meetings.

• Preparing client meeting packs, briefings, research and presentations.

• Supporting business development, pitches and client relationships.

• Organising client hospitality, retreats and occasional events.

• Coordinating governance meetings and following up on actions.

• Acting as a trusted gatekeeper, anticipating needs and resolving issues before they arise.

• Providing occasional personal support and flexibility outside standard hours when required.

About You

• Proven experience as an EA supporting senior stakeholders in a demanding environment.

• Exceptional organisational, diary and inbox management skills.

• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience.

• Proactive, forward-thinking and confident working autonomously.

• Excellent communication skills, discretion and attention to detail.

• Flexible, resilient and comfortable managing changing priorities.

Legal, professional services or financial services experience would be advantageous, although exceptional EAs from other sectors will also be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity for an EA who enjoys building trusted relationships, staying one step ahead and adding genuine value at senior level.

Please apply today if you are interested.