Executive Assistant

Position Summary

The Executive Support team plays a vital role in enabling senior leaders and the wider organisation to perform at their best. As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will provide exceptional, proactive support to a senior leader, helping them operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. This is a high-impact role for an experienced EA who enjoys working at pace, anticipating needs, and adding value well beyond traditional administrative support.

You will oversee a broad and varied remit, including complex diary and meeting management, proactive inbox oversight, coordination of internal and external communications, international travel planning, preparation of briefings and presentations, and guidance on tools, systems, and processes. Success in this role will come from your ability to build trusted partnerships, connect activity across teams, and create the space for senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities.

You will bring sound judgement, discretion, and a strategic mindset, along with the confidence to operate with pace, complexity, and ambiguity. The role calls for someone who builds trust quickly, communicates with impact, and is comfortable influencing senior stakeholders across an international business.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a highly complex diary for a senior leader within one of LSEG’s global Engineering functions
• Providing sophisticated inbox management, prioritising communications and responding on behalf of the executive where appropriate
• Using sound judgement and critical thinking to anticipate priorities, spot connections, and proactively address emerging needs
• Partnering closely with the Business Manager and wider support network to maximise leader effectiveness
• Providing seamless support across in-person and remote settings within a hybrid working environment
• Coordinating domestic and international travel, including multi-stop itineraries, while ensuring compliance with internal policy and appropriate security measures for higher-risk locations
• Preparing and coordinating briefing papers, reports, presentations, and meeting materials
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships internally, with clients, and with key external stakeholders at all levels
• Managing expense-related processes, including claims, purchase orders, and supplier set-up
• Supporting the leader to remain aligned with LSEG governance and compliance requirements
• Welcoming and hosting visitors with professionalism and credibility at all levels of seniority
• Acting as a trusted and professional representative of the leader in all interactions
• Providing effective holiday and team cover as part of a collaborative Executive Support model

Candidate Background

• Proven experience supporting C-suite or Executive Committee leaders in a complex, global organisation is essential
• Experience in financial services or another fast-paced, highly matrixed environment would be advantageous
• A strong track record of professionalism, sound judgement, and excellent communication and organisational skills

Key Skills

• Outstanding relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders internally and externally
• Exceptional organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence and credibility to influence effectively
• Resilience, sound judgement, tact, and a solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to represent the executive with professionalism, discretion, and credibility
• Advanced Microsoft Office and high-quality document creation skills
• Strong written, verbal, and numerical skills
• The ability to think quickly, respond calmly to challenges, and resolve issues effectively
• A high level of flexibility, discretion, and absolute respect for confidentiality
• A calm, composed approach and the ability to perform well under pressure
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a matrixed organisation
• A strong work ethic and commitment to delivering excellent support in line with the needs of the role

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London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

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Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

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