About us @Symphony

We’ve spent the last 10 years building the financial markets largest, most trusted communication network. Over 500 market participants across the buy-side, sell-side, securities servicing, and beyond. Over half a million users from trading desks to operations and custody teams interacting securely and in real-time on Symphony.

But that was only chapter one. We’re now using our technology foundation to accelerate far beyond secure collaboration to become the standard connective layer that enables more efficient and automated workflows across the industry to bring the future to financial markets.

The opportunity and our ambition are huge. But we need passionate, dedicated individuals to get there. At Symphony we work hard and fast. Our unique blend of technology and financial services makes it an environment you won't get elsewhere.

Role Description:

Symphony is looking to hire an Executive Assistantin Belfast to support our President & Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief People Officer as maternity cover for a minimum of 6 months commencing on or around March 2024 (with some flexibility on start date). We are looking for an energetic and positive professional with great time-management and multitasking abilities to keep everything running like clockwork. The role will involve collaborating with clients and colleagues in a fast-paced, dynamic and international environment.

Responsibilities:

• Management of calendars including prioritisation, conflict resolution, recurring meeting rationalisation, gate-keeping of daily and weekly schedules
• Coordinate meetings; liaising with industry executives
• Partner with key internal and senior external stakeholders
• Manage international travel itineraries and monitor approvals
• Reconcile monthly expense reports; accurate and timely submission
• Raise purchase orders and track payments
• Minute taking and proofreading
• Ensure information is communicated promptly, accurately and with the utmost discretion
• Internal event planning; team building / social events

Required Qualifications:

• 5-10 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role supporting top-level executives
• Fluency in English (including written proficiency)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability and interest to collaborate with contacts from global offices and institutions
• Confident working independently and exercising initiative as required. Similarly, a motivated team-player
• Hands on experience on Google apps (Gmail, Gcal and Gdocs) and Microsoft Office
• Experience working in a chat-based environment that is dynamic and fast-paced

Compensation:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Plan
• Benefits and Perks vary based on location.

Benefits and Perks:

• Regional specific competitive benefits
• Build your own Benefits (BYOB) perk
• Many other fun and exciting benefits and activities!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.