Executive Assistant

Job Description

Description - ExternalExecutive Assistant - EdinburghSome careers open more doors than others.If youre looking for a career that will unlock new opportunities, join HSBC and experience the possibilities. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support andrewards that will take you further.HSBC Global Banking and Markets is an emerging markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner withour corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transactionbanking.HSBC Market & Securities Services (MSS) provides comprehensive global, regional and domestic fund services including fund administration, global custody and sub-custody settlement and services. Securities Lending Operations is a dynamic department that workswith partners across the HSBC Global Banking and Markets business to deliver Securities Lending solutions to clients.MSS Operations is a 9000+ workforce present in across 41 markets delivering the best client experience, as one team, focused on innovation and excellence. Together, we are trusted by our clients to deliver operational excellence through innovative solutionsand dynamic partnerships.We are currently seeking a professional to join our team in the role of: Executive AssistantThe primary purpose of the role of an Executive Assistant is to provide extensive and comprehensive secretarial and administrative support function to the various MSS Operations EXCOKey responsibilities will include:Providing high quality email, diary management and travel services for multiple stakeholdersEnsuring that the EXCOs are supported at all times by anticipating workload and provision of appropriate materials, briefings and agendas Carrying out accurate booking of travel arrangements according to policy and comprehensive itineraries producedProducing and maintaining a yearly timeline of travel and key meeting dates Recommending a suitable agenda for the EXCOs travel by reaching out to locations to decide on meetings schedule to ensure maximum exposure and key stakeholders are metTo be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:A demonstrated background of working as a Personal Assistant/Executive AssistantExperience of supporting multiple stakeholders within a large organisationAbility to build string and valued relationships efficientlySuperior communication skills, both written and verbal is essential Ability to effectively prioritise conflicting demands and work within a fast paced environment Strong problem solving and decision making skills Highly adaptable to change, being flexible and proactive in your approachIT Literate with experience of using Microsoft Office applications Some knowledge of investment banking and/or market securities would be advantageousThe role has a hybrid working pattern allowing for home based and office based working at HSBC offices in Edinburgh.Youll achieve more when you join HSBC.As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualifiedapplicants irrespective of ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term health condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military andveteran status, and any other characteristic protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Within the work place you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance andsupport our diversity ambitions. HSBC has in place processes in order to avoid nepotism, which means to avoid creating circumstances in which the appearance or possibility of conflicts of interest may exist within the hiring process.Recruitment Helpdesk: Email: Telephone: +

Keyskills :
StakeholderExecutive AssistantPersonal AssistantIT LiterateTravel arrangementsDiary managementSuperior communication skillsInvestment bankingScheduling appointmentsMultiple stakeholdersMarket securities