Team Assistant - Financial Services

  • Morgan Mckinley (Crawley)
  • City, London
  • Jan 20, 2026
Contractor Administration

Job Description

Industry: Global Investment Management / Financial Services
Location: Office-based (5 days per week)
Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading global investment management firm to recruit an experienced Admin Assistant on a temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing, professional office environment with strong scope for progression.



The Role

This is a varied and hands-on position, ideal for someone who enjoys being at the centre of office operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing full-spectrum administrative support across the business

  • Acting as a central point of contact for general office enquiries

  • PA/TA/EA-style support to senior stakeholders as required

  • Reception cover when needed

  • Coordinating domestic and international travel (visas, transport, accommodation)

  • Supporting facilities management and liaising with external vendors

  • Assisting with internal and external events and social activities

  • Handling general administration including expenses, record-keeping, and office supplies

  • Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes (desk setup, access cards, equipment, welcome packs)

  • Assisting visiting staff with desk allocation and office access

  • Ad-hoc duties to support the smooth running of the office



Requirements

  • Must be immediately available or available at short notice

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar administrative or office support role

  • Strong organisational and time management skills

  • High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving approach

  • Confident using Microsoft Office and quick to learn new systems

  • Professional, discreet, and reliable with a strong work ethic

  • Degree-educated or educated to a high standard, or with equivalent relevant experience

    • Education and/or qualifications should be clearly detailed on the CV; certificates may be requested



What's on Offer

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity

  • Fully office-based role (5 days per week)

  • Exposure to a fast-paced, global financial services environment

  • Clear opportunity for development and progression within the admin function