Marsh McLennan Looking for Executive Assistant at UK ,  United Arab Emirates Full Time

Executive Assistant – London
Here at Marsh, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us as an Executive Assistant. The role is based in our successful Global Credit Specialties practice and will be supporting the Head of this area.
As an organised, proactive, and responsive individual, you will ensure their day-to-day work runs smoothly, keeping them organized and providing administrative support in the form of inbox management, travel arrangements, calendar management, expense tracking, document preparation and correspondence.
We are looking for an experienced Executive/Personal Assistant who will be able to showcase their initiative, experience and skills and add value straight away. This role will be offered on a full time and permanent basis and will be office based.
What can you expect

• Join a friendly and welcoming department with global outreach, where you can add value and continue to develop
• Work independently with the ability to act on your own initiative

What will you be rewarded with

• We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per annum
• Excellent defined contribution pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution (based on a 4% employee contribution)
• Private medical insurance
• Extensive employee programmes including: health & welfare, tuition assistance, pension, employee assistance program, career mobility, employee network groups and volunteer opportunities
• Generous family leave including: 6 months paid maternity leave, 4 months paid paternity leave, 6 months paid adoption leave plus shared parental leave options. To help ease the transition when you return to work you will be able to work 8 weeks at 80% of your normal work pattern and receive 100% of your normal salary

We will rely on you to:

• Provide an effective and responsive administrative service to the Global Head of Credit Specialties
• Maintain and manage a busy diary, organising internal and external appointments considering current priorities, global time zones and the need for focus time
• Monitor inbox, respondi to emails where appropriate, flagging them for later discussion
• Coordinate and arrange business trips including meeting itineraries, travel and accommodation
• Liaise with internal and external colleagues and clients across the globe
• Reconcile expense claims and credit card statements
• Act as a gate keeper to ensure non-essential tasks are given low priority
• Undertake ad-hoc projects

What you need to have:

• Experience of working in a similar Executive/ Personal Assistant role which demonstrates your ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise effectively
• Ability to plan and organise self and others
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal English language skills are essential
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise pace over perfection when needed
• Approachable & sociable personality
• Sound knowledge of I.T. especially MS Outlook, Teams and Zoom
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships
• High level of confidentiality

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working within the insurance and financial services industry

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With over 35,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people.
With annual revenue approaching US $17 billion and 76,000 colleagues worldwide, MMC helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. Follow Marsh on Twitter @MarshGlobal LinkedIn Facebook and YouTube, or subscribe to BRINK.
Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at [Confidential Information] to discuss any specific needs.