Executive Assistant
@ Barclays

London, England, United Kingdom
£75,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 24 hours ago

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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

Review advanced calendar software usage.
Study international travel booking platforms.
Practice budgeting and expense management tasks.
Familiarize with diary management systems.

Behavioral Questions

Describe time management under pressure.
Explain proactive problem solving in scheduling.
Discuss handling high-stakes client interactions.
Share teamwork experiences in fast environments.

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