PERM - GFIG - Personal Assistant - Associate
London, LND, GB, EC2M 2AT
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Personal Assistant (Associate) for our Global Financial Institutions Group Department (GFIG) to join our team!
GFIG is part of the CIB vertical and plays a crucial role in the wider strategy for EMEA.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
- Providing Personal Assistant (PA) support for the General Manager of the Global Financial Institutions Group Department (GFIG), alongside other PAs.
- Offering PA support to the co-General Managers of the Global Transaction Banking Department (GTBD).
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive approach and the ability to multitask.
- The ability to quickly learn and understand internal operational processes within the bank.
Business Area
The Global FIG Department is a client coverage team that offers comprehensive banking solutions to our clients by leveraging the strength of SMBC Group, our products and services, and our global platform. GFIG team takes a holistic approach to Financial Institutions coverage, one that is multi-dimensional and multi-product.
Position Description
About this role:
- The role interfaces within the respective departments (GFIG, GTBD, and the wider CIB vertical), as well as all other areas of the Bank.
- The role is expected to support multiple administrative tasks across various assignments.
Our role will allow you to:
- Manage relationships with secretarial and general affairs as instructed by the Reporting Line.
- Support the GFIG GM and GTBD co-GMs with booking and appointment of customer calls, preparation of call reports, conference arrangements, business trips, and reimbursement of expenses.
- Administer Gift & Entertainment requests in line with policy.
- Arrange business travel and accommodation to meet specific requirements, within budget, and using preferred suppliers where appropriate.
- Interact and build relationships with departments or affiliates of SMBC BI, SMBC EU, and SMBC.
- Cover for other PAs during absences.
- Handle any ad-hoc projects or queries as requested by the respective management.
What will you bring to the role?
- Significant work experience previously as a PA for senior management and/or departmental PA.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines with attention to detail.
- Proactive approach and ability to multitask.
Competencies
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.