Situation Vacant – PA to Global Equities Team

Invesco is driven by a pure focus on investment. It’s all we do. We focus on doing work that matters and being a firm that gives a voice to every employee. In fact, we make a promise to our clients and each other to create greater possibilities together. We’re looking for people who have fresh perspectives, who can come together to share ideas, listen and challenge each other to achieve better solutions for our clients.

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:

• Company-provided healthcare
• A competitive annual leave allowance
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension provisions
• Income protection
• Health and wellness benefits
• Volunteering days
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life insurance

What are we looking for?

The Global Equities team are looking for a Personal Assistant to provide effective and efficient administrative and secretarial support. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Manage the diary of the Desk Head and deal with correspondence and emails on their behalf, filtering items as appropriate and providing a first line response to queries as far as possible
• Support the Desk Head’s administrative requirements, including collating, preparing and circulating documents, minutes of meetings, presentations and spreadsheets to support the investment process accurately, promptly, and in line with company guidelines
• Deal with all aspects relating to the arranging of meetings and events for the Desk Head and the team including: preparation of travel itineraries and arranging accommodation; organisation of meeting rooms, participants, facilities, refreshments; efficient and timely production and circulation of agendas and minutes. Greet and deal with visitors courteously and efficiently
• Provide ad hoc support for wider Henley Investment Centre initiatives
• Manage electronic expense claims and purchase orders for the team
• Maintain quarterly gifts and benefits returns for the team and support the admin of CPD activity as required, in line with Compliance requirements
• Maintain absence, leave and overtime records for permanent and temporary staff in accordance with HR procedures
• Ensure all activities are inline with Invesco’s Conduct principles

What do we need from you?

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:

• Previous relevant secretarial experience ideally within investment management/financial services industry
• Proficient in the use of PC software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and any other packages as required
• Relevant secretarial qualification required
• Self-motivated, highly organised with good attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to deal confidently with people at all levels
• Pragmatic and able to work well as part of a team
• Ability to handle sensitive information, display tact and diplomacy, and maintain confidentiality
• Flexible and able to respond effectively to variations in workload
• Ability to remain calm under pressure

Formal Education:

• Relevant secretarial qualification required
• Good standard of English and Maths

For more details and how to apply click here