Personal Assistant
Job Summary
At Rathbones we help people invest their money well so they can live well. That means more than financial returns its about helping people feel confident in their decisions and supported in their future. We dont just manage money we guide people through lifes big moments helping them stay on track and focus on what matters most.
Were proud to be one of the UKs leading wealth managers with 113.6bn in assets under management (as of March 2026) and 20 offices across the UK and Channel Islands. Were a FTSE 250 company with national reach and a local feel and were growing.
Job Title: PA
Department: RIM Research
Location: London
Contract Type: Permanent
The Role
To provide a range of efficient effective and confidential executive support services (analytical administrative and technical) to assist the CIO to carry out their role within the Group.
Outcomes of the Role
- Manage CIO to ensure deadlines are met by assessing and establishing priority tasks allocating appropriate time for action and providing briefings/summary information in advance
- Diary management managing conflicting demands recognising the importance and relevance of meetings and the ability to prioritise.
- Drafting reports and presentation for internal and external audiences collating contributions from direct reports and other submitters.
- Carry out research into specific areas for example helping with due diligence into new initiatives
- Provide a range of administrative support services including creating and maintenance of management information spreadsheets databases and project updates and SharePoint pages.
- Arranging travel schedules including all material for trips
- Proactive and effective email management
- Client liaison where appropriate
- Collating daily diary packs with necessary papers travel information tickets etc
- Dissemination of information to relevant parts of the business
- Providing general administrative support and cover to all PAs during holiday and other absences and general support to the team as required
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience working in a similar role in Financial Services the Investment or Wealth Management industry
- Proficient in Excel Word PowerPoint MS Teams
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent time management and organisation skills
- Able to build relationships navigate politics and manage/influence stakeholders
- Able to use initiative set own objectives and targets and commit to the delivery of these
- Must be discreet and comfortable dealing with confidential information
- Broad knowledge of Executives business area and Rathbones overall (once in role)
- Broad understanding of corporate governance
- Awareness of the Financial Services/Wealth Management industry including regulatory aspects
Our offer to you
We want everyone at Rathbones to fulfil their potential in an environment where you are proud to work and feel like you belong.
We offer a comprehensive remuneration package which we review regularly and benefits include:
- A company pension - 9% non-contributory or 10% if you contribute 5%
- Private medical insurance Individual on joining family after 1 years service
- Life assurance - 8 x salary
- Income protection 75 % salary
- Company share scheme
- Discretionary bonus
- Flexible holidays purchase up to 5 additional days
- Green Car Scheme
- Family friendly policies enhanced family leave for parents & carers
- Study support study days and funding for courses and qualifications
- Season travel ticket loans
- Volunteering days
- Gym discounts
- Other voluntary benefits you can choose to suit you
Our employees can choose to take part in various social groups and communities to support their wellbeing growth development and sense of include:
- Sports & Social Committees such as cricket football netball running yoga quiz nights charity bake sales and much more.
- Inclusion Networks that help us drive change within the organisation such as Gender Balance Multicultural Abilities Count Pride Social Mobility Generations Menopause and Armed Forces.
- The NextGen IM Network which brings together a community of trainees from across the UK who are all at the early stages of their careers and offers development opportunities exposure across the business as well as peer support and connection.
Life at Rathbones
We aim to become an employer of choice for the wealth management sector to achieve this we are working hard to build a diverse equal and inclusive workplace that motivates develops and embraces the strengths of all our colleagues. Being part of Rathbones means you will join a team of passionate professionals in a successful culture that cares for its people. At Rathbones we provide meaningful work opportunities and a voice to all.
We are committed to building a team that is made up of diverse skills experiences and abilities and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We welcome individuals who share our values.
Were a Disability Confident Employer (level 2) under the UK Government scheme. This means weve signed up to a set of commitments around how we recruit retain and develop people with disabilities. Find out more about the Government Scheme online click here. If you require adjustments to apply for a role at Rathbones please contact us via to let us know what adjustments you may need.
Mission
We believe in playing the long game. That means building consistent results earning trust and doing the right thing for our clients our colleagues and the communities were part of.
Our values shape how we work:
- We aim high
- We get it done
- We show we care
- We do the right thing
These arent just words on a wall. They guide how we treat each other how we make decisions and how we build relationships that last.
We will close this advert once we have received enough applications for the next stage. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you dont miss out.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Rathbones is a leading provider of individual wealth management, asset management and related services to private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners.