Executive Assistant
17 days ago
London
About Us: Intellect Design Arena Ltd is a global leader in enterprise-grade financial technology solutions, providing cloud-native, composable and intelligent platforms to progressive financial institutions worldwide. With decades of domain expertise, the company delivers a full spectrum of digital banking and insurance products that drive transformation, growth, operational efficiency and competitive advantage for clients across retail banking, transaction banking, risk, treasury & capital markets, wealth and insurance sectors. Intellect’s flagship architecture — built on design thinking and first principles — includes eMACH.ai, Purple Fabric and iTurmeric, enabling rapid modular adoption and intelligent workflows. The company operates in 50+ countries with 300+ clients globally and has a strong presence in the UK financial services market. Job Description: Executive Assistant to Business Head – Sales Location: This is a London-based role. 5 Days Onsite Role Summary We are seeking a high-caliber, proactive Executive Assistant to support our Business Head of Sales. This is a pivotal role that goes beyond traditional administrative support; you will act as the 'right hand' and strategic gatekeeper, ensuring the Business Head’s time is optimized and the sales leadership team operates at peak efficiency The ideal candidate is a master of multitasking, a discreet professional, and a cultural champion who can drive employee engagement within the London Office. Key Responsibilities Executive Support & Communication • Primary Point of Contact: Act as the lead liaison between the Business Head, the CEO, leadership, employees, clients, and external partners., • Information Flow: Manage and filter the flow of information from the Business Head’s desk, ensuring all internal and external correspondence is handled with speed and accuracy., • Communication Design: Format and draft professional memos, emails, high-impact presentations, and comprehensive reports., • Gatekeeping: Screen and direct phone calls and distribute incoming correspondence to the appropriate stakeholders. Logistics & Administrative Excellence • Calendar Management: Proactively manage complex calendars, resolving scheduling conflicts and setting up internal/external meetings., • Travel Coordination: Arrange end-to-end domestic and international travel, including flights, visas, and accommodation., • Financial Tracking: Track daily expenses and prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly expense reports., • Office Management: Oversee the performance of clerical staff and maintain office supply inventory to ensure a seamless working environment., • Meeting Governance: Attend key meetings to take detailed minutes and track action items to completion. Engagement & Culture • Monthly Huddles: Organize and coordinate monthly huddles to ensure alignment on business updates., • Employee Engagement: Design and execute engagement activities to foster a high-performance, positive team culture., • Executive Hospitality: Coordinate business lunches, executive tea/coffee sessions, and networking events for senior leadership and clients. Requirements & Skills • Experience: Proven track record as an Executive Assistant for CEO or Director-level leadership (or similar senior PA role)., • Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)., • Organization: Outstanding organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize under pressure., • Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with modern office gadgets and applications (e.g., e-calendars, video conferencing, and digital filing systems)., • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a refined professional tone., • Integrity: Absolute discretion and a deep understanding of handling confidential business information., • Education: High School degree; a PA diploma or professional certification is considered a strong advantage.