Senior Executive Assistant, Investment Banking – 12-month FTC

Nomura

Senior Executive Assistant providing administrative support for the Investment Banking division at Nomura. Coordinating travel, meetings, and sensitive documentation while ensuring confidentiality.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

calendar managementtravel logisticsexpense processinginvoice processingpresentation preparationdocument formattingdata managementconfidentiality handlingonboarding supportmulti-tasking

Soft Skills

communication skillsorganizational skillsprioritization skillsinterpersonal skillsteam playerinitiativeattention to detailability to work under pressureadaptabilityproblem-solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Wordcalendar softwareexpense management systemscommunication platformstravel management toolsoffice management softwarevideo conferencing toolsemail systems

Industry Keywords

investment bankingexecutive supportfront-office environmentconfidentialityadministrative supportlogistical coordinationclient documentationc-suite supportteam distribution listsinternal liaison

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day administrative and logistical support to IB Executive committee member
Manage / coordinate complex calendars, schedule virtual and in-person meetings, coordinate calls / meetings across multiple time-zones
Arrange domestic and international travel including itineraries, logistics accommodation, ground transportation, FX and related expense management
Prepare, edit and format presentation materials, pitch books and client documentation (e.g. using PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Handle expense processing, invoice processing and reimbursement in line with the firm’s policies
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive client or firm information
Support onboarding activities for new hires and assist with their set-up / access as well as maintaining team distribution lists
Liaise effectively with internal departments (e.g. Finance, HR, Compliance and IT) to ensure seamless execution of admin tasks
Provide general office support by covering other assistant’s bankers during absences
Telephone duties including comprehensive messages and screening calls
To act as a first point of contact for senior leaders, clients and colleagues, fielding queries, responding to fast moving issues as they arise in the workplace

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in supporting c-suite level or executive level seniority
Relevant experience within Investment Banking front-office environment
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent administration, organisational and prioritisation skills
Ability to multi-task effectively and to work on own initiative
Effective team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
Good awareness of confidentiality
Organised and detail-oriented
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Ability to interact confidently at all levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities