Executive Assistant (12-month Fixed-term Contract)

Job Title: Executive Assistant
Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term contract
Location: Warsaw, Poland
Department: Shareholder Relations
What the Hiring Manager says….
The Shareholder Relations team at ICG is small, collaborative, and non-hierarchical. The role involves covering treasury, corporate development, and shareholder relations for our two listed entities. This environment is fast-paced, with several ongoing projects and meetings to be juggled simultaneously. We work closely with a wide range of colleagues – including at ExCo and Board level – as well as senior stakeholders externally. Professionalism, responsiveness, and discretion are key.
I’m looking forward to welcoming someone who will bring enthusiasm to the role and become a key point of contact for a wide range of stakeholders.
Summary of our opportunity
This Executive Assistant role supports senior Directors across London and Europe. The Global EA team consists of 40 employees based across London, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America. EAs work together supporting senior Directors across the business and onboard new joiners. Everyone is capable, experienced and has a strong connection to the company, within the EA team and the business areas they support. The team has a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work. Core responsibilities include diary management, travel coordination, expense management, and broader business support. EAs co-ordinate with an external travel company to organise travel.
Primary Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Extensive calendar management, coordinating schedules, internal and external calls and meetings
Arranging national and international travel and itineraries
Organising team and business area events including lunches and dinners
Providing business support, including preparing, formatting, and maintaining documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Extensive liaison with internal and external stakeholders via email, phone, and Microsoft Teams
General Executive Assistant responsibilities, including expense processing, onboarding new joiners, and following up on actions
System and data management support including updating the HR system with absence and holidays, updating contacts and system filing
Key Requirements/ Qualifications
Extensive Executive Assistant experience supporting Senior Management and/or Managing Director level professionals within banking, financial services, or a commercial environment.
Technical
Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Fluent written and spoken English
Individual
Excellent organisational skills, flexibility, and ability to multitask
Ability to work independently, effectively and remain calm under pressure
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive, proactive attitude and strong teamwork skills
Strong accuracy and attention to detail while working to tight deadlines
Complete understanding of confidentiality issues and use of discretion
Reliable, trustworthy and respected
Professional, adaptable, and quick to learn new processes and systems
Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:
Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.
Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.