Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere. 

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Executive Assistant to join our Digital Transformation team. This role is located in London, UK and will be working in a hybrid capacity. (3 days a week in the office). 

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Provide high-level administrative support to Senior Directors in Operations.
• Proactively manage complex calendars and coordinate meetings, workshops, and events from start to finish, including logistics and execution.
• Assist in tracking team projects, ensuring all deadlines are met, and following up on outstanding tasks.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Head of Ops Senior Executive Assistant to ensure seamless workflow and provide backup support.
• Play a key role in onboarding new employees and executives, ensuring a smooth integration into the Operations practice.
• Act as a liaison between Senior Directors and internal/external stakeholders, managing communications and prioritizing needs.
• Support various team initiatives and activities, ensuring the smooth execution of key events, both virtual and in-person.
• Anticipate the needs of the team and resolve operational challenges with minimal direction.
• Assist with document management, presentation preparation, and other administrative tasks as required.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Experience in an administrative or executive assistant role, preferably supporting senior leadership.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate issues and offer solutions proactively.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience with diary management, event planning, and meeting logistics.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Previous experience in a corporate or operations environment is highly desirable.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards: 

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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