Executive Assistant

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or an exciting new direction, we offer opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

We’re one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with a network that covers more than 50 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Assistant. 

You’ll support the UK Technology domain, working closely with the Retail Banking and Wealth Management and Commercial Banking CIOs. Partnering with senior, executive-level stakeholders, you’ll be expected to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.  This role is central to the effective day-to-day operation of the UK Technology domain. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, a structured and process-driven approach, and a genuine passion for organisation to ensure activities run smoothly and efficiently.

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

In this role you will:

• Provide high-level administrative and secretarial support
• Support offsite planning (as and when required)
• Co-ordinate travel and accommodation requirements; including visa requirements & complete expenses in a timely manner
• Adhoc tasks provided as and when assistance is required
• Handle all communication including post, calls and ensuring prompt response or escalation where necessary
• Prepare documents for meetings when required

To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements:

• Experience of working as an Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant supporting MD/Exec level stakeholders is mandatory
• Experience of working in technology beneficial
• Excellent written and oral communication, with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 
• Demonstrates strong capability to build and maintain effective working relationships in a virtual environment, collaborating seamlessly with colleagues and stakeholders based in different locations
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel 
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive matters at the highest level

Opening up a world of opportunity.

Being open to different points of view is important for our business and the communities we serve. At HSBC, we’re dedicated to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces - no matter their gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or age. We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring careers at HSBC are inclusive and accessible for everyone to be at their best. We take pride in being a Disability Confident Leader and will offer an interview to people with disabilities, long term conditions or neurodivergent candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

If you have a need that requires accommodations or changes during the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Helpdesk via hsbc.recruitment@hsbc.com.