At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior management with scheduling, reports, and confidential communications.
- Company: Join a leading financial services company with a focus on governance.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training opportunities, and a chance to work with industry leaders.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development in corporate governance available.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of decision-making and develop your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and previous administrative experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Board Administrator will assist the Company Secretary of ICE Clear Europe ("ICEU") in the discharge of their role and provide executive assistant support to the ICEU President and, where time and capacity allow, to the Senior Management Team. The role will involve active participation in the production of key deliverables including reports, presentations and other material for use at a senior level and with Boards and Committees of the Company. All aspects of this role will include day‑to‑day involvement in complex and highly confidential issues, including communication with internal and external stakeholders at the highest level. The job is also client and Director facing and involves dealing with senior industry figures.
Responsibilities
- Scheduling internal meetings/calls and providing related administrative support (collating and distributing materials, dial‑in details etc.) – this includes regularly scheduled and ad‑hoc meetings for the Board, four Board Committees, a product advisory committee and two executive committees.
- Scheduling external meetings/calls and providing related administrative support (collating and distributing materials, dial‑in details etc.) including scheduled and ad‑hoc meetings for members of the senior management team and non‑executive directors of the Company with the Company’s regulators, e.g. the Bank of England, ESMA, CFTC and the SEC.
- Assisting with corporate filings (as required).
- Worldwide and UK travel, arranging itineraries etc.
- Processing expense claims.
- Diary management.
- Provide administrative support for regular meetings / calls, including timely distribution of supporting documentation.
- Provide ad‑hoc cover for ICE’s main Reception.
- Coordinate filing systems and any other ad‑hoc matters, including archiving.
- Events management – assist with the preparation of staff and client events that the Executive office organises.
Knowledge And Experience
- Previous experience within an Administrative / PA capacity, with exposure to senior management.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Can write clearly and concisely.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Has a diplomatic approach and the confidence to provide support to and build relationships with high‑profile company staff and board members.
- Can take in and process large amounts of information, is able to prioritise work and works well under pressure.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Strong IT skills to include Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Forward thinking, highly organised and pro‑active.
- Mature handling of sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience with company secretarial software such as Diligent and/or ‘GEMS’ is an advantage but is not required.
- Previous experience in company secretarial work would be an advantage but is not a requirement.
- Opportunities for development through company secretarial training/qualifications (e.g. with the Chartered Institute of Governance, UK and Ireland) potentially available within this role, if applicant has an interest in learning more about corporate governance and corporate governance related issues (e.g. around conflicts of interests) and processes, including the unique governance requirements of regulated ICE UK entities.
Board Administrator employer: ICE
ICE Clear Europe is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills, particularly in corporate governance. With a strong focus on collaboration and support, the company provides opportunities for professional development through training and qualifications, all while being situated in the vibrant financial hub of London. Employees benefit from a culture that values integrity and excellence, making it a rewarding place to contribute to high-level discussions and decisions.