Team Assistant

Team Assistant

Description & Requirements

For our UK Investment Banking division in London we are looking to hire a:

Team Assistant, London

Your role in the team:

We are looking for a Team Assistant to join our Business Management team based in London. The role reports into the UK Roadshow Manager and involves working alongside two other Team Assistants to support the Sales and Trading teams. This role will include primary responsibility for supporting the Electronic Trading team, who travel frequently and require pro-active diary and travel support. They are currently implementing new client management processes and their Team Assistant will play a key role in developing these processes. There will be opportunities to gain experience managing Roadshows for the Electronic Trading and Sales teams. The role will also include working with other Sales and Trading teams, and providing holiday/absence cover for the UK Roadshow Manager and other Team Assistants as and when required.

What will you do?

• Diary management and travel organisation, arranging meetings and conference calls, booking restaurants/taxis, etc
• Organising and logging client meetings via purpose-built database/roadshow system
• Preparing itineraries, agendas and any documentation needed
• General administrative duties: taking calls; relaying client messages accurately; processing expenses; updating team calendars and absence management system
• Printing/binding documentation and marketing material as required
• Helping with general meeting arrangements: room bookings; room set-ups; lunch set-ups

Who are we looking for?

• Proficient user of Outlook and other standard Office programmes (XL/Word), including managing busy outlook calendars
• Prior experience in an administrative role required
• Adapts to the team and contributes to a collegiate approach to delivering high quality administrative support
• Relates well to people at all levels, interacting with external clients and internal staff members with high levels of professionalism
• Effective planning and project management skills to take account of multiple priorities
• Manages time effectively
• Monitors own performance against deadlines and objectives
• Takes appropriate instruction from others in following procedures
• Excellent time management
• Flexibility in outlook; willing to tackle new challenges with enthusiasm
• Seeks opportunities to take the initiative and provide proactive support to the team

What we offer you:

• Private pension plan – 10% of base salary contribution by Berenberg, with 3% employee contribution
• Generous 30 day holiday allowance
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance scheme
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling sessions related to mental health, financial wellbeing and other topics

Apply online now to join our team – we look forward to receiving your application!

We are a leading European private bank, with over 430 years of experience and deep rooted history, but we are still shaping and heavily investing in our future. Our progress and evolution are driven by our people. We encourage them to try new approaches, voice their opinions and achieve success in their own way.

We provide opportunities for them to develop their talents, explore different career paths and achieve their full potential.

We’re an ambitious, forward-looking business, backed by centuries of tradition and built on innovation. You’ll find a culture that encourages people to think independently, act entrepreneurially and challenge the status quo. Together we collaborate to shape our business and fulfil our ambitious goals.

We welcome you to join us in our commitment to always do the right thing for our people, clients and our business – Our future is where you take us!

We will only accept applications submitted through our online application management system on the website.

Berenberg is an Equal Opportunities Employer and prides itself on being a modern, dynamic and internationally orientated organisation. We value the rich diversity, skills and abilities and creative potential that people from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to the workplace. Every employee plays a vital role in providing quality service to all our customers and helping to create and inclusive working environment, where everyone can realise their full potential.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates who require adjustments during our recruiting process. Please contact us directly on recruitment@berenberg.com to discuss.

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