Executive Assistant to CFO & Chief People Officer

About the role

First Sentier Group is looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level support to the Chief Financial & Strategy Officer and the Chief People Officer in Sydney. You will act as a trusted partner, ensuring their calendars, travel, and priorities run smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex diaries, anticipating priorities and workflow peaks.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation, transfers and time‑zone changes.
• Provide proactive executive support, optimizing time and priorities for both senior leaders.
• Partner with the CEO’s Executive Assistant to align schedules, communications and coverage.
• Handle inboxes, expense reporting and preparation of high‑quality presentations and reports.
• Coordinate inductions, global team meetings and engagement activities across Finance & Strategy and People & Culture.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when handling sensitive information.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a C‑suite Executive Assistant in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Highly organised, adaptable and able to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Proactive, independent and capable of escalating issues appropriately.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency with basic Excel for tracking.
• Financial services or investment management experience is desirable but not essential.

Required skills

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel (basic tracking)

What we offer

• A diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equity.
• Opportunity to work with global asset‑management teams.
• Professional development within a leading investment firm.