Executive Assistant - Wealth Management

We believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. More than 10,000 businesses and 500,000 people use our software, from the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers. Iress is one of Australia’s largest technology companies and employs more than 2,000 people across Australia, The United Kingdom, Africa, Canada, France, New Zealand and Asia.

You will provide proactive support to the Executive General Manager (EGM) - Wealth APAC in their role to set, drive and deliver Wealth Leadership Team outcomes. The principal responsibility of this role is to help the EGM be more effective and productive by maintaining a pulse on priority initiatives, connecting the dots across the business, and ensuring things continue to move forward on behalf of the EGM and their Leadership Teams. You will ensure the most essential things get done with excellence, to achieve Iress’ strategic priorities. This will include hands-on support coordinating meetings/events/forums/general administrative tasks and also supporting the leadership team in various reporting mechanisms, as well as exposure to project opportunities as they emerge. 

This role brings exposure and experience in the diverse challenges facing senior leaders within a growing technology business. 

• Provide administrative and project support to the EGM - Wealth APAC covering diary management, emails, meeting coordination, booking domestic and international travel, expense management, and any other ad hoc tasks as and when required  
• Arranging logistical aspects of relevant leadership meetings (diary coordination, agendas and material creation and coordination, facility bookings, travel and catering) 
• Conduct ad hoc research when required and consolidate findings in a succinct format
• Support the coordination, compilation, review and editing of Board papers, Leadership Team papers, including external correspondence and materials 
• Assist with tracking and managing deadlines to ensure action items get completed in a timely manner 
• Over time, and with guidance, support projects and initiatives that are led by or relevant to the business unit 
   

• Strong organisational and coordination skills with experience supporting executives within a corporate environment 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of management within Iress and with senior external stakeholders 
• Highly organised with a high attention to detail and accuracy, superior judgment and decision-making 
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues  
• Must possess a high degree of discretion, a high level of professionalism, and a strong sense of urgency  
• Ability to prioritise and balance several tasks and work with deadlines with demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at one time while maintaining a positive attitude is essential 
• A positive and collaborative mind-set 
• Must be a team player and initiative to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion  
• Strong computer skills as well as high proficiency in GSuite (Docs, Sheets, Slides and Mail) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

• 8 additional paid days per year to extend your weekends
• Hybrid working  
• Generous cash bonus for every successful referral 
• Starting school leave - 8.5 days of leave to assist your children with the transition to school
• Up to 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carers (up to 4 weeks for secondary carers), and the ability to work part-time when returning to work
• 3 days’ paid leave per year to participate in charity initiatives
• Discounted health insurance premiums
• Access to learning and development programs through Udemy

Iress is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture. We strongly believe that diversity is what makes our teams and our products succeed. Our people have different experiences, skills, perspectives and beliefs and everyone’s uniqueness is valued and celebrated. 

Our hiring decisions are never based on sexual orientation, race, gender identity, religion, disability, citizenship, marital or family status and age. Even if you feel you don’t meet all of the requirements of the role, we would still like to hear from you! 

We’re also proud to be globally recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer that promotes and supports all women in the workplace. 

For more information about what we do, our people and values, please visit our website - https://www.iress.com/join-us/careers/