Executive Assistant, Investment Banking

**JOB DESCRIPTION**
As an Executive Assistant**_ _**in the Investment Banking team**_,_** you will be responsible for supporting the Investment Bank’s Head of Energy, Renewables and infrastructure (ER&I) plus his team of seven where you will be heavily relied upon for all their support requirements. Reporting into the Business Support Manager, you’ll be reliable and motivated, whilst demonstrating flexibility with a high level of problem-solving skills, confidentiality, and EQ.

A friendly professional, you will be responsible for managing your stakeholders’ diaries and everyday needs, effectively and proactively prioritizing to ensure the team is able to seamlessly serve the needs of their clients. You will require mínimal direction whilst utilizing your strong attention to detail to navigate the support for the group.

You will be a strong communicator, both written and verbal, with an ability to work as part of a broader Executive Assistant population. You will be managing a multitude of responsibilities, people and timeframes, whilst being adept across systems, policies and procedures, in a fast-paced environment.

J.P. Morgan counts as its greatest asset the breadth and depth of its client base. Within Investment Banking, the firm works with a broad range of issuer clients globally across: corporations, institutions, and governments, and provides comprehensive strategic advice, capital raising and risk management expertise.

**Job responsibilities**
- Maintain complex and detailed diaries across multiple time zones
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and manage the coordination and logistics of all meetings
- Screen incoming calls and determine the level of priority, while using caution in dispensing information
- Arrange and coordinate complicated domestic and international travel, whilst maintaining T&E policies
- Handle regular activities without prompting, and advise in advance with issues or delays
- Work cooperatively with other Executive Assistants across the group, in positive partnership to support each other smoothly
- Lead and coordinate on ad hoc projects as requested

**Required qualifications, capabilities and skills**
- Minimum 5 years working as an Executive Assistant, ideally supporting at the Managing Director level (or equivalent)
- Advanced ability to organize
- Tact and good judgment in confidential situations, and proven experience interacting with senior management
- Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent telephone etiquette and ability to manage competing priorities i.e. calendar management
- Business/Secretarial College diploma or equivalent

**ABOUT US**

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

**ABOUT THE TEAM**

The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world’s most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.

Investment banking is about more than offering industry-leading advice and financial expertise. Teams serve clients by building long-term, trusted partnerships that put their needs first. The world’s largest corporations, institutions and governments rely on the in-depth industry knowledge and market insights provided, knowing their goals are our top priority.