Job Description
The Commodities and Global Markets team in London is a group of dynamic and enthusiastic professionals, consistently recognised for delivering industry-leading work. The team is dedicated to supporting clients across a broad range of sectors, providing innovative solutions and expert advice. Working collaboratively, the team maintains high standards of professionalism and strives to create a positive and inclusive working environment.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role will you play?
As an Executive Assistant, you play an essential role in keeping the team organised and operating effectively. Reporting to the Office Manager and Regional Head of the Specialised and Asset Finance division, you proactively anticipate the needs of the executives you support, exercising good judgement, discretion, and flexibility in your approach. You provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial assistance, including diary and travel management, expense reporting, and meeting coordination for both internal and external stakeholders. You assist with onboarding new starters and transfers, liaising with in-house services such as Tech Assist and People and Culture. Supporting a Senior Managing Director, you help manage weekly and monthly tasks related to the Senior Managers Regime, organise group Town Halls, and monitor follow-up actions. You have the opportunity to work on a variety of events and functions, providing on-site support to ensure smooth delivery and representing Macquarie to the highest standard.
What you offer
* At least 3 years of experience in a similar executive assistant role within an international organisation
* Confidence in working with senior-level colleagues across different offices and time zones
* Exceptional communication skills
* Excellent time management and organisational abilities
* Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
* Experience with expense management and reporting systems such as Concur and Coupa
* Ability to manage conflicting priorities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
* Positive, proactive attitude with a problem-solving approach
* Strong team player who enjoys supporting others and contributing to team success
We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
What we offer
At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
* 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
* 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers
* Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
* 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
* Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
* Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
* Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
* Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
* Recognition and service awards
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
* Reimbursement for work from home equipment
About Commodities and Global Markets
Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.