Job Title

Executive Assistant to Executive Team




Job Description




Job Title

Interim Executive Assistant: 12 Month FTC




So, who are we?



IG Group is a FTSE 100 fintech operating across five continents, serving over 1.4m customers and handling billions of dollars in transactions - built on scale, trust, and proof. We didn't pivot to innovation; it's how we've always operated. What that means for the people who work here is real: genuinely complex problems to solve, the technology and resources to tackle them properly, and the kind of scope that's rare in established businesses.



The bar is high - bring a curious and forward-thinking mindset and we'll give you the platform to define what comes next.



Join us at IG - the future gets built here.




Your Team:

We are looking for a seasoned professional to work closely with IG's CPO and CRO in a successful global organisation.




Your role in the Team's Success:

The Executive Assistant provides a range of support and administrative services to the CPO and CRO of the IG Leadership Team to promote efficient service delivery and effective management of the Executive office.

The individual in this role is required to maintain high standards of professionalism, efficiency, personal communication, discretion and independent judgment in dealing with a wide range of highly sensitive issues under tight deadlines/pressures.




What You'll Do:

• Triage, proofread, compose, and respond to routine correspondence on behalf of the CPO and CRO.


• Undertake special assignments/projects on a wide variety of issues as requested by the CPO and CRO.


• Prepare selective summaries and any follow-up actions for the CPO and CRO.


• Schedule and manage the CPO and CRO's calendars including prioritising and resolving related conflicts and competing demands, proactively scheduling important meetings with internal and external individuals.


• Organise and coordinate business travel and related requirements including travel authorisations, flight tickets, hotel bookings, visas, airport transfers and expense reports.


• Provide support in arranging meetings, including collation of speaking notes and/or briefing notes and handling logistics, such as conference registrations and room reservations.


• Coordinate, plan and organise small-to-large-scale meetings.


• Perform general clerical duties and completion of forms on behalf of the CPO and CRO.


• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

What You'll Need:

• A minimum of 7-10 years supporting C- Level Executives.


• Degree in business management or related field, or training in secretarial skills, office management and/or administrative studies.


• Experience in organising meetings, preparing and monitoring budgets, assisting with travel and hotel accommodations, and providing general office operations support.


• Demonstrated ability to achieve high-performance goals in a complex and fast-paced environment.


• Expert-level written and verbal communication.


• Proficiency in grammar, spelling and proofreading.


• Ability to understand and interpret policies and procedures as well as apply them with consistency.


• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.


• Strong organisational skills including the ability to manage calendars and effectively maintain records and files.


• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain professional, friendly, and cordial relationships with stakeholders, including staff, board members and external partners.


• Highly resourceful team player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently.


• Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.


• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and be adaptable to various competing demands.

The Perks:

It really is more than a job. We think like a start-up, but we deliver like a FTSE 100 - so the bar is high, and we won't pretend otherwise. We work hybrid, which means three days in the office. We'll recognise your talent and make sure that you can still have a life - at work, and outside of it. Networks, committees, awards, sports and social clubs, mentorships, volunteering opportunities, extra time off... the list goes on.

• Competitive salary


• Flexible Benefits Package on top of your salary (12%)


• Private medical cover for you and your family


• Life insurance


• Contribution to gym memberships


• 25 Days holiday, with 1 additional day off to celebrate your Birthday & 2 additional days off a year for voluntary work (28 in total)


• The option to buy or sell holiday days


• A comprehensive global and local onboarding process


• Enhanced primary (maternity), secondary (paternity), and shared parental pay and leave, as well as a range of support and benefits for parents

Number of openings

1