Senior Grc Assistant

Company Description

Do you want to be part of a Global Private Equity Administrator who provides outsourced Administration services for PE, Real Estate, Depository and Compliance with Assets under Administration in the excess of $750Billion? If so, please read on

With offices across 25 jurisdictions including New York, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Cayman, BVI, Belfast, Dublin, Guernsey, Jersey, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Cyprus, Mauritius, Singapore, Hong Kong and Manila our growth journey has only just begun.

**Job Description**:
The Senior GRC Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the CRO while also assisting the GRC team with various tasks.

Working in a cross-functional role as part of the Strategy & Operations team, this person will support all pillars of GRC - managing the GRC inbox, processing PO requests, scheduling meetings and coordinating forums - and manage the CRO agenda.

If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for supporting senior executives and contributing to a team’s success, we encourage you to apply.

**Tasks**

**1. Executive Support to the CRO**:

- Manage and maintain the CRO's calendar, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.
- Coordinate and prioritise incoming requests, ensuring appropriate follow-up and timely responses.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Assist with the preparation and coordination of board meetings, presentations, and other high-level meetings as required.

**2. Administrative Support to the Group Risk and Compliance Team**:

- Assist with the coordination and organisation of team meetings, including agenda preparation and meeting minutes.
- Manage the GRC inbox, categorising and directing requests, and handling basic inquiries in a professional manner.
- Process incoming POs or redirect them to the appropriate approver.
- Support the access and permissions to GRC platforms, maintaining and updating risk and compliance databases and documentation.
- Support the team in preparing reports, presentations, and other deliverables.
- Assist in the coordination and execution of training programs related to risk and compliance.

**Key competencies for position and level**
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and maintain a high level of professionalism.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate needs and proactively address issues.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

**Key behaviours we expect to see**

In addition to demonstrating our Group Values (Authentic, Bold, and Collaborative), the role holder will be expected to demonstrate the following:

- A people and client-focussed mindset.
- Self-motivating and able to work under own initiative.
- Hard-working, reliable, and supportive.
- Possesses a willingness to help develop the role and team in a rapidly changing environment.

**Qualifications**:
**Education / professional qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or relevant work experience

**Background experience**
- Proven experience as an executive assistant or in a similar administrative role in a complex environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience in production of Management information
- Experience of remote working within a dispersed team

**Computer / program knowledge**
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software
- Experience in content-management tools

**Company, product and market knowledge**
- Knowledge of risk and compliance principles and practices is a plus

**Management and leadership**
- Must possess the ability to positively engage others

**Languages**
- Fluent in English

Additional Information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.