Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant – Financial Services | Edinburgh

Meraki Talent is delighted to be partnering with a leading financial services organisation in Edinburgh to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive EA with a strong financial services background to support a senior executive team while also providing wider coordination and administrative support to a team of approximately 20 professionals.

Working within a fast‑paced and collaborative environment, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of executive and team operations. You will be a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, managing competing priorities whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.

• Providing extensive diary and calendar management for senior executives.
• Managing complex UK and international travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Coordinating internal and external meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting packs.
• Acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders, clients and external partners.
• Managing inboxes, prioritising correspondence and ensuring timely responses.
• Supporting team events, offsites, conferences and client meetings.
• Processing expenses and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with departmental reporting, presentations and documentation.
• Supporting onboarding activities and wider team administration.
• Building strong working relationships across the business and acting as a trusted support partner.

• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant within Financial Services, Investment Management, Asset Management, Banking or a related regulated environment.
• Experience supporting multiple senior executives and wider business teams.
• Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

• Opportunity to join a highly respected financial services organisation.
• Collaborative and professional culture.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic business activities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Edinburgh‑based role with a modern working environment.

If you are an experienced Executive Assistant from a financial services background looking for your next challenge in Edinburgh, we would love to hear from you.