Executive Assistant - Investment Banking (12-22 Month Contract) Location: London (City / West End) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: 12-22 month temporary assignment Industry: Investment Banking / Financial ServicesWe are working on behalf of a prestigious global investment bank to recruit a highly professional and experienced Executive Assistant for a long-term temporary assignment. This is a 12-22 month maternity cover supporting senior executives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.The successful candidate must have recent experience working within investment banking or a similar front-office financial services setting, and be confident supporting at MD/Partner level.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide full EA support to 1-3 senior executives, including diary and inbox managementCoordinate complex international travel arrangements, visas, and itinerariesPrepare documentation, reports, presentations, and expense reportsLiaise with high-level internal and external stakeholders professionally and efficientlyAct as gatekeeper, managing schedules and communications in a time-sensitive environmentOrganise meetings, video/conference calls, and boardroom bookings across multiple time zonesProvide backup support to other EAs during busy periods or absences

Candidate Requirements:

Proven experience as an EA within an investment banking environment (essential)Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask under pressureDiscreet, professional, and highly reliableExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalStrong attention to detail and ability to work independentlyProficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and ExcelExperience using expense systems such as Concur is advantageous

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