Executive Support Assistant

EXECUTIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Who we’re looking for

We are looking for an Executive Support Assistant 

About Cazenove Capital

At Cazenove Capital we look after private individuals, families and charities. We are the wealth management business of the global investment manager Schroders. We help our clients around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

About Schroders, our parent company

Schroders is a global investment manager which provides active asset management, wealth management and investment solutions. We aim to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We serve a diverse client base that includes pension schemes, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, high net worth individuals, family offices, as well as end clients through partnerships with distributors, financial advisers, and online platforms.

Established in 1804, we have around 5,500 people across 36 global locations. Schroders' success can be attributed to its diversified business model, spanning different asset classes, client types and geographies.

The base

We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We are close to our clients, in the heart of the UK's financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly.

The team

We are one of the largest UK-based wealth management firm, headquartered in London but with offices around the country. We help private clients, families, charities and some institutions meet their long term goals by offering our expertise in investment, wealth planning, lending and family office services.  We draw on the resources of the Schroders group, as well as having our own in house investment team.

We're open to flexible working, so we can all balance our personal and professional commitments.

What you’ll do

Overview

To provide support to Wealth Management Vice Chairs, the Head of Wealth Planning and the UK Wealth Management EA Team. The role sits within the UK Executive Assistant team and reports to the EA Lead; ensuring appropriate coordination, development and consistency of executive support across the business.

• Provide high-quality day-to-day support, developing a good understanding of their responsibilities, priorities and ways of working.
• Manage diaries effectively, arranging internal and external meetings and coordinating scheduling conflicts and competing diary demands.
• Plan ahead to identify meeting and logistical requirements.
• Manage meeting requests and correspondence as appropriate, identifying matters requiring timely attention or escalation.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including preparation of itineraries, accommodation, transport and associated logistics.
• Process expenses and other administrative requirements accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate meetings, events, lunches and dinners, liaising with internal and external stakeholders as required.
• Prepare and format presentations, correspondence, meeting materials and other documentation to a high standard and in line with Schroders practice.
• Act as a professional point of contact for colleagues, clients and external stakeholders, handling enquiries appropriately and with discretion.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with care and professionalism.
• Build effective working relationships across the business and with the wider Executive Assistant community.
• Provide flexible support to the UK EA team during periods of increased demand, absence or where additional capacity is required.
• Work collaboratively with Executive Assistants and other support colleagues to ensure effective coverage and continuity of support.
• Take ownership of ad hoc administrative and coordination activities as required.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help

• Proactive, organised and dependable, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Professionalism and discretion required when supporting senior individuals.
• Calm and composed when priorities change or demands increase.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate.
• A strong relationship builder who communicates confidently and professionally.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support across the wider UK EA team where needed.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a genuine willingness to help others and contribute to the effectiveness of the broader support team.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of day-to-day requirements.
• Proactive, organised and dependable, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Professionalism and discretion required when supporting senior individuals.
• Calm and composed when priorities change or demands increase.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate.
• A strong relationship builder who communicates confidently and professionally.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support across the wider UK EA team where needed.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a genuine willingness to help others and contribute to the effectiveness of the broader support team.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of day-to-day requirements.

What you’ll be like

• Proactive, organised and dependable, with a strong sense of ownership.
• Professionalism and discretion required when supporting senior individuals.
• Calm and composed when priorities change or demands increase.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek guidance or escalate.
• A strong relationship builder who communicates confidently and professionally.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support across the wider UK EA team where needed.
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a genuine willingness to help others and contribute to the effectiveness of the broader support team.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership of day-to-day requirements.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to deliver excellent investment performance to clients through active management. We believe diverse perspectives and an inclusive culture help us make better decisions and achieve better outcomes for our clients. That's why inclusion is a strategic priority for us, and we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for all roles and provide reasonable accommodations to support applicants and employees, including those with neurodiversity, disability, or physical and mental health needs. For more information, please visit our FAQs.