Executive Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Barclays

Barclays

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Executive Assistant

London

As a Barclays Executive Assistant, you will be a part of Sustainable Finance CIB (Corporate & Investment Bank) department, providing secretarial and administrative assistance to the Global Head of Sustainable Finance CIB, including the day-to-day running of the office.

The opportunity will demand a pro-active, experienced assistant who enjoys a busy and varied role with significant responsibility.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality and innovation behind us.

We offer careers that provide endless opportunity - helping millions of individuals and businesses thrive, and creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted.

Working
Flexibly

We are currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in.

Please discuss the detail of the working pattern options for the role with the hiring manager.

What

will you be doing?:

Managing complex calendars and coordinating logistics of both internal and external meetings
Screening incoming calls and determine the level of priority, while using caution with information
Arranging and coordinating complicated domestic and international travel, including all compliance related approvals
Working closely with the Business Manager, Global Sustainable Finance CIB on relevant projects and in the management of the office
Processing invoices and T&E expense claims, ensuring all policies are followed and items are processed within provided guidelines
Leading and coordinating on ad hoc projects, incl. miscellaneous errands and requests, assisting in editing spreadsheets and presentations for client meetings

What we're looking for:

Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload; accustomed to working to tight deadlines under pressure
Tactful and good judgment in confidential situations; proven experience interacting with senior management
Proactive, with the ability to think ahead; problem solver who thinks laterally to resolve situations and find the right answers
Ability to build solid relationships with colleagues across the bank; persuasive when required

Skills that will help you in the role:

Relevant EA experience, ideally assisting at the Managing Director level
Financial institution experience
Interest in Sustainable Finance and appetite to understand/learn about the business which will assist in forming judgement and taking decisions in the role

Where will you be working?

In the heart of Canary Wharf, our headquarters at Churchill Place boasts onsite amenities such as; a gym, staff restaurant and deli bar, and is easily accessible by tube and bus links.

With a population of around 5000 staff the atmosphere is second to none with a real buzz being created around the offices within.

LI-Hybrid