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Team Assistant London, England

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Full Time London, England 30000 - 40000 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Our Client a leading Fund manager are lookinf for a new Team Assistant to join their business.

The Role & Background

As one might expect with a small company, the role is broad, providing full administrative support to a team of Portfolio Managers and, from time to time, covering for the wider team as required. The role will be very varied, incorporating diary management, meeting arrangements, research, collation and distribution of information,

It is essential that the Team Assistant has meticulous attention to detail, can work at speed while maintaining accuracy, and takes pride in producing the highest quality work possible in order to stand up to the scrutiny of the Portfolio Managers. The role will be demanding and sometimes pressured, and it is important that the Team Assistant maintains composure, focus, and remains committed to ensuring the highest quality of work.

This job suits an independent minded, bright, self-starter who is constantly thinking about how to improve both themselves and the business.

What may a day look like?

Working closely and collaboratively with a small team of Assistants. Providing cover for one another and sharing workloads in times of high pressure
Arranging meetings / diary management
Booking travel
Collating research packs from various data sources.
Downloading files and saving accurately
Liaising with external organisations e.g. clients, listed companies and brokers
Scanning and filing notes
Maintaining the CRM database to accurately store records of meetings, notes and events
Keeping an efficient electronic filing system where resources can be easily located
Circulating News, Broker Notes and Portfolio updates to the team of Investment Professionals
Processing expenses

Requirements

A strong academic record
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a professional environment in an administrative role
Open, honest, and intellectually curious /bright
Resilient and able to be withstand sometimes direct / abrupt communication
A desire and ability to learn quickly
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Organised with good attention to detail
Able to work with minimum supervision, using own initiative to prioritise tasks
Proactive, flexible and friendly with a sense of humour and perspective
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Financial Package