Executive Assistant to CEO

Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long‑term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

An opportunity to support at the highest level

Are you an accomplished Executive Assistant seeking a role with genuine influence, global exposure, and the trust to operate as a true extension of an executive leader? We are looking for an exceptional EA to support the CEO of Global Wholesale & Specialty Insurance. This is a pivotal position within our organisation working at the heart of Everest’s global operations, collaborating closely with the leadership team of a dynamic, fast‑moving business. Based in our London office in the centre of The City, this role offers the rare combination of traditional EA excellence, broad business visibility, and the freedom to bring your own style, judgement, and creativity to the work you do.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing high‑level executive support to the CEO, ensuring his day runs seamlessly
• Acting as a trusted partner - anticipating needs, creating structure, and enabling him to operate at peak effectiveness
• Managing complex global schedules, travel, stakeholder relationships, and confidential communications
• Exercising strong business awareness and sound judgement when handling sensitive and high‑impact information
• Acting as an ambassador for the CEO in internal and external interactions
• Supporting preparation for global meetings, board‑level engagement, and strategic forums
• Bringing ideas, energy, and personal initiative to streamline processes and elevate the impact of the office
• Working closely with the Group CEO’s office, providing exposure and insight at the very highest organisational levels

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience supporting C‑suite executives within the insurance or reinsurance sector, or finance, banking, Global Institutions.
• A highly polished, emotionally intelligent professional who can build chemistry and trust quickly
• Someone who enjoys the pace and challenge of a global environment and thrives under pressure
• Exceptional communication skills, with confidence interacting across cultures and seniority levels
• A proactive problem‑solver who sees around corners and takes ownership
• Methodical, organised, and detail‑driven yet creative, expressive, and comfortable adding your own “artistic licence” to how things are done
• A natural relationship‑builder with positive energy, humour, and the ability to make things happen
• Someone who wants exposure, challenge, and the opportunity to expand their experience beyond the traditional EA remit

Why join us?

This role offers unparalleled access to senior leadership, involvement in strategic work across the global business, and the ability to shape how a major division operates. If you are looking for a senior EA position that is both foundational and uniquely rewarding combining structure with autonomy, tradition with creativity, and challenge with a sense of fun then this could be the step you’ve been waiting for.

What if I don’t meet every requirement?

At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviours.

Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviours. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.

Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.