Sydney Ancillary Areas Contract or Temporary Our client is a leading global investment bank seeking an Executive Assistant for a an initial 12-month contract with view to turn permanent. The ideal candidate will have over four years’ EA/ PA/ TA experience ideally from financial services or professional services firms, along with strong communication skills. Key responsibilities: Extensive, complex diary management, including coordination of internal and external meetings, calls, video conferences. Maintain team diaries and contacts Telephone answering is a priority & accurate and prompt messages and assistance Travel & book flights and accommodation for team, including knowledge and awareness of the whereabouts of bankers, relevant client activities and travel policy guidelines Expenses & accurately complete expense reports for team of bankers each month Assisting bankers and general administration tasks, source and collate research information, news runs and project materials as required. Coordinate couriers and outgoing mail, distribute incoming mail General administration, including document production (Word) when required; ad hoc project work Client entertainment & organize ad hoc lunches, dinners; work with Events Manager and bankers to invite clients to events Actively foster a cohesive work environment within the EA team; working effectively with other EAs to ensure support cover during lunch hours and other absences Build and maintain relationships with staff in offshore offices Experience : Excellent written and verbal communication skills Prior Investment banking or financial services EA / PA/ TA experience Experience in providing support and senior levels of an organisation Able to manage priorities and conflicting issues in a professional manner Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs Extensive experience in admin in a fast paced environment The ideal candidate will have around four years’ prior EA/ PA experience ideally from financial services or professional services firms along with strong communication skills.