London

Are you a degree-educated PA with a desire to step up to the fast paced, high expectation world of investment banking? A unique opportunity has arisen for an very focused Team Assistant or PA, to use their experience of arranging meetings and scheduling complex international travel, to join the world's most prestigious investment bank in a career-developing role.

This is a rare opportunity where you will initially support a team of Analysts; developing and honing your skills to eventually become a faultless Executive Assistant, supporting at MD level.

You must have prior PA experience (diary management and travel arrangements) to be considered for this role, and must be following an EA career path.

The firm are keen to hire a bright, proactive candidate who has proven personal assistant or team support experience. You will be someone who takes pride in their work, someone who would like to eventually develop their career to become an EA, who thrives on providing support to others, and would appreciate having the opportunity to learn and develop in the high profile investment sector. This is a fast moving and very demanding environment, so you must be entirely focused on your work performance and delivering at a very high standard.

You will ideally be a university/secretarial college graduate, with some team assistant experience, seeking a Team Assistant role. To thrive in this role you will be looking for a corporate environment, will be confident, proactive, thrive under pressure and enjoy a challenge. You will be well presented and client facing in your communication style.

In return for your commitment and dedication to the role, you will be well looked after in your job, with excellent future prospects.

Duties:
*Diary management, meeting arrangements and conference calls, all over time zones.
*Coordinate international travel (multi-stop) (when appropriate in the future).
*Writing itineraries
*Arranging visas
*Processing monthly expenses
*Extensive phone coverage
*Meeting and greeting visitors and guests
*Covering other Assistants and working as a strong team
The successful Team Assistant must have a can-do attitude, strong attention to detail, and have the desire to work in a fast paced environment.
A desire to work in an fast moving, international environment, with an interest in Investment Banking, would be beneficial.