Senior Administrative Assistant – Investment Banking
Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension/conversion to permanent position)
Location: London, UK
Working hours: Full-time
Onsite requirements: Initially full-time in the office; moving to 1 day working from home once training is complete
Engagement Type: Contract (via PAYE or Umbrella)
Hourly Rate: Up to £30 per hour (DoE)
Legal Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Job Overview
Atrium Global is recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services client for a Senior Administrative Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior leader and a team of investment bankers. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive professional to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment where organisation, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills are key.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Comprehensive diary management, including scheduling internal and external meetings.
* Coordinating complex UK and international business travel.
* Arranging conference and video calls across multiple time zones.
* Submitting expenses using Concur in line with company policy.
* Building knowledge of senior leadership team priorities, clients, and workflows.
* Establishing effective communication with internal stakeholders and external contacts.
* Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
* Managing inboxes on behalf of senior leaders, prioritising and responding where appropriate.
* Handling professional responses to telephone calls and queries.
* Planning and supporting team offsites and internal events.
* Providing cover for other administrative team members during periods of leave or high workload.
REQUIREMENTS
* Proven experience providing administrative support to senior leaders and multiple bankers within an investment banking environment.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* High proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Confidence when interacting with stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to multitask, prioritise, and work effectively under pressure.
* Professional, reliable, and polished approach.
* Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively.