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Executive Assistant to CEO, Business & Commercial Banking

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need strong commercial acumen, analytical skills, compliance knowledge, decision-making ability, collaboration skills, and passion for innovation to support the CEO effectively.
  • You will prepare reports, manage committee operations, conduct research, enhance engagement, organize events, oversee projects, and ensure compliance within the Executive Office.

Requirements

  • What You'll Need
  • Do you have deep commercial understanding of the Business & Commercial Banking business with strong data and analytical capabilities able to translate complex financial information into insight and executable plans? Alongside this you'll have experience of:
  • Compliance with the regulatory system: high standards of conduct and behaviour, especially with regards to the interests of customers; and adherence to colleague fitness and propriety requirements; understanding of the importance of documentary evidence for key decisions. Responsible delegation of responsibility; understanding of corporate governance.
  • Makes sound decisions; balances short term needs and long term goals, takes account of the CEO and wider customer agenda but knows the right thing to do, sets clear overall direction with simplicity and handles ambiguity.
  • Emphasis on collaboration, shows a strong commitment to professional ethics and serving the Group and society. Actively collaborates with customers partners, and team members, such as peers, customers, and regulators. Possesses effective and concise interpersonal skills. Strong background of forming relationships and gaining trust at the most senior levels of leadership. Gains peoples commitment; knows self deeply and creates a complementary team, understands impact on others and influences well, generates understanding and commitment from others, builds trust and collaborative relationships through honest and open dialogue and makes time to mentor and develop others.
  • Passionate about making a difference! Relentlessly overcomes obstacles, has drive and determination to succeed, creates innovation, confidence in own abilities, resilient and energetic!
  • Uses analytical tools and techniques, supported by comprehensive business experiences, to formulate and define business plans and strategies to support the CEO.
  • Has a comprehensive understanding of the Group's overall aims, structure policies and culture together with a detailed knowledge of the policies, operations, systems and key strategies in own business unit.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, analyse, review, brief and present a range of sophisticated reports and papers typically for the Board, Group Executive Committee or other senior committees, where appropriate investigating issues and solutions with the relevant business areas.
  • Handling the operation of the GEC, Board and Group Risk Committees BCB updates, writing and reviewing Executive and Board papers. Owning monthly BCB Business Review & Support Meeting (BRSM), including agenda setting with CEO and writing and formulating multiple clear and succinct updates for Group CEO
  • Running the end to end BCB Executive Committee, including forward agenda setting with CEO and ensuring papers are clear and succinct with alignment to strategy and objectives. Lead BCB offsites 3-4 times every year. Work closely with the BCB Senior Leadership Team (BCB SLT) for smooth operation of BCB and ensure that the CEO BCB is promptly updated of key issues and opportunities. Act on behalf of the Executive on specific issues or committees/project teams where duly authorised.
  • Undertake specific research on a wide range of subject matter, recommending solutions/actions where appropriate as directed by the Executive
  • Engage senior key customers including the Group Chief Executive Office, BU offices and other Group functions to stay on top of emerging matters and ensure BCB is appropriately represented and responsive to matters arising.
  • Champion and find opportunities for any change that will enhance colleague engagement, continuous improvement, particularly as these relate to efficient and effective governance of the BCB Business Unit
  • Build and maintain external and internal networks in order to influence the strategic agenda, identify and enhance business operations and build our profile
  • Liaison with Group Corporate Affairs to plan, co-ordinate and deliver both internal and external conferences, produce speeches, presentations and communications activities, cascades and events, ensuring appropriate messages are aligned to business strategy and communicated to key audiences/colleagues in area as necessary. Ensuring CEO has regular drumbeat of activity both with colleagues and customers, encompassing variety of BCB teams and customer interactions
  • Lead and/ or direct 'special projects' ensuring alignment with Group and business strategy. Lead, alongside People and Chief Operating Office, the performance management framework for BCB CEO LT
  • Organise the efficient day to day running of the Executives Office in conjunction with the PA in line with team needs and priorities, working closely with BCB, Group CEO and wider GEC offices. Screen incoming information and communications including complaints directed to the Executive, responding, rerouting, prioritising as appropriate.
  • Employees of the Executive Office will need to work together to ensure compliance of SMR and Group policies and standards is met and maintained. A key area of consideration is to ensure the Executive Office Shared drive is run and sustained to reflect the decisions and records including critical records within the office which formally sits with CEO reasonable steps
  • Ensure compliance with instructions, procedures, and guidelines together with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements where appropriate implementing actions to protect the bank's business at all time
  • Support the BCB CEO or equivalent in managing the office, maintaining records, and following the Executive Handbook, Group policies, and standards.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Executive Assistant to the CEO position?

The salary for this position starts from £120,000+, depending on experience.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in London.

What are the working hours for this role?

The role is full-time.

What is the hybrid working pattern?

The working pattern involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of the time, at one of our office sites.

What are the main responsibilities of the Executive Assistant to the CEO?

Responsibilities include preparing and presenting reports, managing the Executive Committee, engaging with senior key customers, leading special projects, and ensuring efficient day-to-day operations of the Executive Office.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates should have a deep commercial understanding of Business & Commercial Banking, strong data and analytical capabilities, and experience in compliance with regulatory systems, among other qualifications listed in the job description.

Does the company have diversity initiatives?

Yes, the company is committed to inclusivity every day and has set goals on diversity in senior roles, among other initiatives.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Benefits include a generous pension contribution, an annual performance-related bonus, share schemes, 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays, and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Is there a focus on colleague engagement and continuous improvement?

Yes, the role involves championing change that enhances colleague engagement and supports efficient governance within the Business & Commercial Banking unit.

Do we provide reasonable adjustments for candidates during the recruitment process?

Yes, we are disability confident and will make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes if requested.

Helping Britain Prosper

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

We're part of an ever-changing industry and are currently on a journey to shape the financial services of the future, whilst supporting our customers’ changing needs. The scale and reach of our Group means we can offer a broad range of opportunities to learn, grow and develop. Our values-led culture and approach to inclusion and diversity means we can all make a real difference together. Our purpose is Helping Britain Prosper. We do this by creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses, shaping finance as a force for good.

Culture & Values

  • People-first

    We put people first to go further for customers.

  • Bold

    We’re bold, we take action and innovate.

  • Inclusive

    We’re inclusive to value everyone.

  • Sustainable

    We champion sustainability to care for our planet.

  • Trust

    We trust each other to achieve more together.

Benefits

  • Flexible working

    A hybrid model and the ability to work flexibly is key to ensuring our colleagues can have both a rewarding career and a healthy work/life balance.

  • Health and wellbeing

    We encourage a culture of wellbeing and inclusivity, and provide a range of health and wellbeing services to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues.

  • Holiday allowance

    We offer a generous holiday allowance to enable you achieve a healthy work/life balance. You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday, rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade. Bank holidays are in addition to this, and you’ll have the opportunity to buy or sell the equivalent of a week’s holiday through our ‘Flex’ scheme.

  • Family leave

    From day one you’ll be able to have up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave. Shared parental leave is created when maternity or adoption leave is ended early. If you are an eligible partner you could receive up to 20 weeks of fully paid leave.

  • Flexible working

    A hybrid model and the ability to work flexibly is key to ensuring our colleagues can have both a rewarding career and a healthy work/life balance.