Senior Executive Assistant London
Job Summary
Theopportunity
As a Senior Executive Assistant at Ontario Teachersyou will play a critical role in supporting senior leaders and enabling the smooth day-to-day operations of a high-performing investment team. This position requires a proactive highlyorganizedand solutions-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment andis able tomanage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.
You will act as a trusted partner to senior executives providing seamless administrative and operational support across a broad range of activities including complex calendar management travel coordination meetinglogistics expensemanagementand team operations. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail strong judgement a collaborativemindsetand the ability toanticipateneeds before they arise.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a sophisticated global business environment and is looking to contribute beyond traditional administrative responsibilities. The role offers exposure to senior stakeholders cross-functionalcollaborationand the opportunity to support key business initiatives within one of the worlds leading institutional investors.
Whoyoullworkwith
Reportingto a LeadershipTeamMemberofthe LondonOfficeyouwillprovide administrative supportfor aSenior Managing Directors and theirteam ofinvestmentprofessionals.You will joina teamof Administratorsandwill beprovidinga wide range of supportto employeeswithinour Londonoffice.With CA$279billionin assetsas of31December2025Ontario TeachersPensionPlan (OTPP) is the largestsingle-professionpensionplaninCanada and one of the largestinthe world.An independent organizationitinveststhe pensionfundsassetsandadministersthe pensionsof around330000active and retired teachers in Ontario. OTPP has offices in TorontoLondon Hong-Kong Singapore Mumbai New YorkDallasand SanFrancisco.
WhatYoullDo
Provide high-level executive support to two Senior Managing Directors and their wider teams within a fast-paced investment environment
Proactively manage complex calendars meetingcoordinationand scheduling across multiple time zones balancing changing priorities and business needs
Coordinate international and domestic travel arrangements including detailed itinerarieslogisticsand visa requirements where applicable
Preparereviewandsubmitexpense reports ina timelyandaccuratemanner ensuring compliance with internal policies
Manage vendor invoices and support the processing and tracking of payments
Coordinate andconsolidateexpenses to support portfolio company chargeback processes
Support recurring board and governance engagements for portfolio companies including schedulinglogisticsand meeting preparation
Organize internal team meetings offsites clientmeetingsand business development events including catering and venue coordination
Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders externalpartnersand senior executives acting as a trusted point of contact
Anticipate administrative needsidentifyprocessimprovementsand provide proactive support to enhance team effectiveness
Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalismdiscretionand sound judgment
Provideadditionaladministrative and operational support asacross the London office
Whatyoullneed
Significant experiencesupporting senior executives in financial services private equity investment management or a similarly fast-paced corporate environment
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure with a high degree of professionalism and attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability toanticipateneeds and proactively solve problems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence interacting with stakeholders at all levels internally and externally
High levelof discretion and judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information
Strongproficiencyin Microsoft Office including Outlook WordExceland PowerPoint
Experience coordinating complex international travel executivecalendarsand senior-level meetings
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team environment
Strong relationship-building skills and a client-service mindset with a positiveadaptableand solutions-oriented approach
Demonstrated initiativeaccountabilityand follow-through in managing tasks and projects
Experience working in a global or international office environment is an asset
Post-secondary education is considered an asset
Flexibility and willingness to support business needs outside of core working hours when
Additionallanguage skills would be considered an advantage
At Ontario TeachersPensionPlandiversityis oneofourcore strengths.Weareaglobally mindedorganization and take pride ensuringthatthe people we hire and the culture we create reflectand celebrate diversityof thoughtbackgroundandexperience.
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What were offering
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Competitive time off
Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
At Ontario Teachers diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and embrace diversity of thought background and experience. Through our Diversity Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion check out Life at Teachers.
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded interview as part of the recruitment process.
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