Executive Assistant - Fixed Term Contract in London

About Us: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It’s how we’ve contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.

Our people: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

We know that real personal growth cannot be achieved by simply climbing a career ladder – which is why we encourage and enable a wealth of avenues and interesting opportunities for everyone to broaden and deepen their skills and expertise. As a global organisation spanning over 60 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

The Role: The Executive Support role provides support to our leaders and teams to enable them to be effective in their day-to-day activities and responsibilities. Services include: diary management and meeting co-ordination, fielding communications such as phone calls and e-mails, arranging business travel, maintaining records and files, and providing support on tools, systems and procedures. This is a fixed term role with an end date 1st March 2027.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onsite and remote support for up to 3 Group Leaders across the Business in a hybrid working environment.
• Standard and complex diary management.
• Collation of briefing papers, reports and presentations.
• Preparation of presentations and papers.
• Provision of administrative and organisational support.
• Dealing with incoming communication, correspondence on behalf of the Leaders.
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships both internally and with clients and other key contacts at all levels.
• Managing the expense processes including raising claims and supporting procurement processes.
• Assisting with the co-ordination of Townhalls, Roadshows and offsite events.
• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority.
• Arranging complex, multi-sector travel itineraries and accommodation.
• Ensuring appropriate security measures are in place for travel in high-risk areas.
• Keeping Executives compliance records updated.

Candidate Background:

• Experience of supporting a Senior Executive within Finance highly desirable.
• A good understanding of the cadence and responsibilities associated with a FTSE50 listed company.
• Experience of performing a similar role in a large scale operations department/function essential.
• Total trust and respect, given the confidential and sensitive nature of related activities and programmes.
• Degree Educated preferred.
• Experience of a financial services company or other intense or fast-moving environment.
• Polished & professional. Communication & organisational skills are key.

Key Skills:

• Ability to build and maintain relationships up to all levels both internally and externally.
• Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Resilience, tenacity and tact.
• Able to liaise effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Able to act as a credible representative for the executive.
• Excellent MS Office and document creation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Sound literacy and numerical skills.
• Ability to think on feet and to react quickly to problems and solve them.
• Flexibility, discretion and ability to respect confidentiality at all times.
• Appetite for hard work and dedication to work hours required of the role.
• Calm demeanour and able to function well under pressure.
• Team player with excellence in collaboration across a matrixed environment.

Career Stage: Senior Associate