Executive Assistant

Role Type: Permanent

This role demands an organised, solutions-focused professional with excellent stakeholder management skills and a solid understanding of enterprise technology within a financial services framework.

• Manage a complex, dynamic executive calendar and act as a strategic gatekeeper to optimise the CTO's time.
• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, presentations, and reports for the Executive Committee and Board meetings.
• Track and drive the delivery of key CTO initiatives, digital transformation, and core banking modernisation programmes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, regulators, and leadership teams.
• Manage technology risk updates, audit actions, and regulatory deliverables, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks.
• Organise internal leadership meetings, town halls, and offsites, whilst handling complex travel arrangements and expenses.
• Draft and manage internal and external communications on behalf of the CTO to support the bank's technology strategy.

• Proven experience supporting C-suite or senior executives within a regulated financial services organisation.
• Demonstrated background working directly within or alongside technology teams such as IT, digital, or cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and regulatory expectations within a banking environment.
• Exceptional organisational, prioritisation, and time management skills to handle competing demands.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information with complete discretion.
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure and systems, including cloud transformation and digital banking platforms.