Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership - Bilingual English/French

Executive Assistant to Senior Leadership - Bilingual English/French

A leading international financial institution is seeking a highly organised, bilingual Executive Assistant to provide top-level support to its London-based General Manager and members of the senior leadership team. This is a broad and high-exposure role, requiring discretion, maturity, and a proactive mindset.

You will play a central role in supporting the business across diary and meeting management, coordination with European head offices, event planning, and internal communications. The position offers a long-term opportunity within a stable and respected financial environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Extensive diary management for the General Manager and senior team members

Coordinating internal and external meetings, including leadership committees and strategic reviews

Planning and hosting senior international visitors, ensuring smooth logistics and client-facing presentation

Organising travel arrangements (mainly within Europe) and preparing related documents

Preparing presentations and attending meetings when needed to take notes or minutes

Acting as gatekeeper with diplomacy and discretion

Supervising a team assistant and providing occasional cover for reception in exceptional cases

Profil

Profile sought:

• Significant experience in an Executive Assistant role within finance, legal, consulting, or similarly demanding corporate environments
  
• Fluency in English and ideally a good command of French
  
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information and to work with high-level discretion
  
• Tenacious follow-through, meticulous attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills
  
• Experience coordinating internal and external events is a plus
  

The package includes:

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Employer pension contribution

Private healthcare from day one, with the option to cover partner and children

Life insurance from day one

Gym subsidy and access to 50% off selected gym memberships

Paid study leave and support for relevant professional development

Location & Working Conditions

Based in central London

Standard working hours, office-based role with a collaborative, high-performing culture