Junior Team Assistant

Are you a forward-thinking and process-driven graduate with an interest in investment management? This could be your next career-accelerating role!

We are seeking a highly motivated and driven graduate to join a leading asset management firm. This role will see you support their Chief Investment Officer as Executive Team Assistant and is best suited to someone who has natural and strong administrative, process, and problem-solving skills. If you want to continue to kick-start your career within the investment sector as part of an ambitious and focused team, please read on!

Key Details:

• £30 - £40k plus leading perks and benefits.
• Cut your teeth in an evolving role within a growing firm.
• Stunning West End corporate offices.
• Standard working hours, with Fridays from home!

Role Overview:

Working in a highly demanding and fast-paced environment, this is a critical role that supports the Chief Investment Officer with calendar and travel management and implementation of administrative solutions across the team. You must be dynamic and confident in your ability to work proactively, exercise a high level of common sense, and be able to comfortably manage stakeholder relationships to ensure the successful execution of various operational initiatives, including projects, and marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Provide diary, calendar, and meeting management for the CIO.
• Make travel arrangements (domestic & international), including flight reservations, hotel accommodations, car service, etc for the CIO and team on a need basis.
• Organise meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including pre-meeting preparation, presentations and providing follow-up support.
• Work alongside the Receptionist/Office Administrator to coordinate and manage meeting room bookings, client and networking event coordination, and front-of-house when needed.
• Working closely with the Finance and HR leads on ad hoc projects, including onboarding new starters, H&S and offsite planning.
• Liaise with the Singapore office to ensure synchronisation of process and procedure.
• Continuously identify opportunities for enhancing service/product delivery and client service quality.
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards contributing ideas and continuous operational improvement for the CIO and London office.

Candidate Requirements:

• A recent university graduate with at least 1 – 2 years’ work experience within an investment management or consulting firm.
• Someone who is highly organised, with a high level of data and technical literacy and comprehension.
• A self-starter with a natural curiosity and interest in contributing to overall company success.
• Able to manage conflicting priorities and work in a fast-changing and fluid environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, with the ability to liaise with all levels with confidence and professionalism.
• Someone who is a team player, who is focused on driving the efficiency of the team and maintains a positive attitude towards their work.

Benefits:

• Company-wide 'Work from anywhere' policy for the month of August!
• A role you can make your own and evolve how you see fit.
• A genuine career path with longevity and continuous professional development.
• Join a friendly, close-knit team in London and a global network.
• Mentorship, flexibility and competitive graduate starting salary.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for investment management, administration and operations, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply today. This role is to commence ideally as soon as possible.