Executive Assistant @ Barclays
placeLondon, England, United Kingdom
attach_money £75,000
businessOn Site
scheduleFull Time
Posted 24 hours ago
Your Application Journey
Interview
Email Hiring Manager
****** @barclays.com
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Job Details
Overview
Join Barclays as an Executive Assistant supporting 2 Managing Directors within Senior Relationship Management. You will provide administrative support within the Investment Banking Division, working with a team of Executive Assistants to aid Front Office personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Extensive diary and calendar management for 2 Managing Directors.
- Co-ordinate complex international travel and detailed itineraries.
- Manage communications with C-suite clients and public figures.
- Handle general admin tasks including expenses, note taking, and proofreading.
- Assist in organising internal and external events, managing budgets.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at Senior Management level.
- Expertise in coordinating international travel arrangements.
- Strong communication, organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and with speed and accuracy.
Desirable Skills
- Client facing experience with C-suite interaction.
- Pro-active, dynamic personality with collaborative approach.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Additional Information
This role, based in London, requires a high degree of proactivity, meticulous attention to detail, and strong organisational skills. Key skills/competency include: diary management, international travel, executive assistant, admin support, calendaring, communication, attention to detail, proactive, organisational skills, client facing.
How to Get Hired at Barclays
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor for executive support experience.
- Highlight travel coordination: Emphasize international logistics skills.
- Showcase client interaction: Feature C-suite and admin expertise.
- Prepare examples: Detail calendar and event management challenges.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review advanced calendar software usage.
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Study international travel booking platforms.
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Practice budgeting and expense management tasks.
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Familiarize with diary management systems.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe time management under pressure.
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Explain proactive problem solving in scheduling.
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Discuss handling high-stakes client interactions.
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Share teamwork experiences in fast environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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