Team Assistant and Events Coordinator – Claremont – Financial Services

Events Coordination duties (±67% of time)

Executive Assistant duties (± 33% of time)

To play a significant role in the Investment team, focussing mainly on the professional facilitation and execution of workshops. And, to reliably and accurately organise and support 3 Managers. This is a high-performance and fast paced team that is the client face for the Company’s clients across South Africa.

Ideal experience:

At least 5 years work experience in a fund management, investment advisory, private banking or similar environment, with proven events co-ordination skills experience within an asset management or financial services environment.

Ideal qualifications:

Degree-level qualification will be an advantage, but not a necessity.

Competencies and ideal personality attributes:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong, proven organizational skills, with evidence of ability to manage a complex events programme

Strong PC literacy and ability to identify enhancements to existing systems and processes

Strong team player, with the ability to foster good relationships within the business unit and across the Group

Ability to cope with a variable workload (some periods are busier than others) and occasional business travel (to selectively attend events in regions)