Executive Assistant, Investment Banking, Sydney

Jefferies Financial Group
Sydney, NSWFull time

Listed 16 Sep 2026

Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Executive Assistant to provide exceptional administrative and operational support to a team of bankers across multiple seniority levels within the Investment Banking Division in Sydney, Australia. 

This role requires a professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment and demonstrates unwavering attention to detail, discretion, and reliability. As an integral part of the team, you will play a critical role in enabling our bankers to operate at peak efficiency while delivering excellence to our clients. 

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Executive Administration — Provide comprehensive support to bankers from Analyst to Managing Director level. 
  • Calendar & Meeting Management — Proactively manage complex schedules, coordinating internal/external meetings, conference calls, video conferences, and time zone alignment across global offices. 
  • Meeting Support — coordination of meeting materials for client and internal meetings, including printing, binding, scanning, and ensuring accurate distribution of documentation. 
  • Travel Coordination — Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodations, and itineraries, ensuring compliance with company travel policies. 
  • Telephone Coverage — Handle incoming calls, manage urgent/confidential communications with absolute discretion, and relay accurate messages promptly. 
  • Expense Management — Prepare, submit, reconcile, and track team expenses via the Concur system, adhering to financial policies and timelines. 
  • Collaboration — Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external contacts regionally and globally, including clients, suppliers, and stakeholders. 
  • Coverage Support — Provide coverage support to other Banker Teams during when EA colleagues are on leave. 
  • General Administration & Projects — Support ad‑hoc projects, team initiatives, and operational improvements as needed.

 

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Executive Assistant Experience — Previous experience supporting senior executives in an Investment Banking or high‑pressure corporate environment. 
  • High‑Level Travel Booking Expertise — Skilled in arranging travel for senior executives, managing competing priorities, and ensuring accuracy. 
  • Technology Proficiency — Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and familiarity with expense management systems (e.g., Concur). 
  • Organisational Agility — Highly flexible, adept at adapting to shifting priorities in a dynamic, deadline‑driven environment. 
  • Attention to Detail — Demonstrated ability to deliver error‑free outputs under pressure. 
  • Time & Priority Management — Proven success in managing multiple tasks, schedules, and stakeholders simultaneously. 
  • Strong Communication Skills — Excellent written and verbal skills, able to interact professionally with individuals at all organisational levels. 
  • Interpersonal Excellence — Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients globally. 
  • Discretion & Confidentiality — Committed to managing sensitive information with the highest ethical standards.

 

This position offers a rare opportunity to work at the centre of a high‑performing Investment Banking team while building a long‑term professional career in financial services.