Executive Assistant - Engine by Starling

At Engine by Starling , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. 

Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. 

Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success.

We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies.

As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we’re looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine’s technology to transform banking in different markets around the world.

Hybrid Working

We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person.

About the role

Supporting the Chief Commercial Officer of Engine by Starling and the Business Development team, the purpose of this role is to enhance effectiveness and increase productivity, and to support client and partner relationships, as well as marketing events.

What you'll get to do:

• Coordinating schedules, diaries and managing calendars for the CCO to ensure activities are properly arranged with no conflicts. 
• Provide comprehensive administrative support, including managing email, ad-hoc requests such as research and document preparation. 
• Working with key members of the Business Development team to assist with scheduling meetings for business development purposes 
• Support with coordinating and possibly attending relevant industry events and conferences; this would include liaison with event organisers, associated logistics and merchandise with support from the business development function 
• Provide support for the internal comms function and managing updates to the Engine team on key activities 
• Schedule and modify travel arrangements both domestic/international and arranging visas if required as well as managing related expense processes. 
• Liaise with internal teams to set up meeting rooms, arrange catering, set up IT systems, meet and greet external guests and clients. 
• Note taking and following up on action points post meeting. 
• Tracking business expenses and providing expense reports and other MI to the CEO.
• Assist in setting budget and approvals to ensure team spending remains in budget, including credit card management.

Requirements

• You will be a team player with great organisational skills, detail oriented and have a proactive approach. 
• You will be adept at building your own relationships and network with staff of clients and consulting firms 
• You will enjoy understanding the context of a proposed meeting, and being able to explain the purpose and value of the meeting to a client
• Discretion and good judgement in handling sensitive information. 
• Effective self-management, time-management skills who is a self starter. 

Interviews

Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team:

1. Interview with members of the EA team and BD team
2. Interview with CCO

This role will close for applications no later than Fri 13th June.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Incentives refer a friend scheme
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

About Us

You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

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