Business Assistant

If you thrive on pace, precision, and partnership, this is your opportunity to make a visible impact every day. You will support senior leaders and help the team stay focused, connected, and client-ready. This role offers variety across scheduling, travel, expenses, and event coordination, with exposure to a broad internal network. You will be trusted with confidential information and empowered to solve problems quickly. Join a collaborative assistant community where reliability and initiative are valued.
As an Business Assistant in Corporate and Investment Bank, Europe, Middle East and Africa, you support senior leaders by owning complex calendars, travel, expenses, and day-to-day business coordination. You partner with stakeholders across the firm to keep priorities moving, communications clear, and logistics seamless. You help us deliver a professional experience for clients and internal teams while handling sensitive information with care.
Job responsibilities
Manage complex, proactive diaries, including internal and external meetings and conference calls
Coordinate off-sites, town halls, and leadership meetings, partnering with relevant teams to deliver end-to-end logistics
Arrange travel, build accurate itineraries, and prepare contingency plans to keep schedules efficient
Process expenses and ensure timely, policy-compliant submissions and required documentation
Handle internal and external stakeholder interactions with a polished, service-oriented approach
Partner with business management and cross-line teams to resolve requests and keep workflows moving
Maintain distribution lists and administrative housekeeping to support effective communication and access
Use internal systems to complete accurate data entry, reporting, and information collation
Prioritize competing demands using sound judgment and clear, timely communication
Provide team coverage in partnership with other assistants when needed
Support presentations, projects, and training activities as required
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Proven senior-level administrative or executive assistant experience in a professional office environment
Strong diary management capability, including navigating competing priorities and frequent change
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an executive, client-ready style
Demonstrated experience coordinating travel and producing accurate itineraries and contingency options
Strong working knowledge of expense processes, cost awareness, and policy compliance
High level of discretion and comfort handling confidential information
Advanced proficiency with standard workplace technology and ability to learn internal systems quickly
Strong organization, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through
Calm, professional approach and ability to perform under pressure
Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively across levels and teams
Proactive ownership, resourcefulness, and solution-focused problem solving