Job description
The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You’ll find our 550+ team currently across 11 locations and 9 time zones.
The Role
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative, executive, and project support directly to the Chief Operations Officer. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and strong organisational skills to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The EA acts as a key liaison between the executive, their internal teams, and external stakeholders while managing schedules, correspondence, and travel event coordination.
As our Executive Assistant To Chief Operations Officer your key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Manage complex calendars, meetings and correspondence, including organisation of the Executives inbox and flagging any outstanding items.
Prepare/review reports, presentations, and meeting materials, including town hall messaging.
Handle communications and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
Process expenses and maintain records.
Manages the day-to-day operations of the UK office by coordinating with internal teams and external vendors, overseeing office supplies, events, and facilities, and ensuring smooth collaboration across departments and compliance with local procedures.
Complex travel management of the team EMEA/LATAM business.
Plan and manage Cyprus, London and other global office events throughout the year
Coordinate board reports, attend departmental meetings where required, including scheduling, document preparation and action taking with follow up.
Liaise with vendors and manage budgets where applicable.
Provide ad hoc support to the executive’s teams, including booking travel and arranging events for teams and any group travel.
Supports the effective management of the UK office by coordinating delegated tasks across relevant teams (e.g. security with IT, landlord), and liaising with vendors to maintain smooth office operations, including supplies and end-of-year gifts.
Assist with the onboarding process of the Executives direct reports and others as required
Ad hoc project management and tasks as required
About you
- Excellent attention to detail
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships
- Strong organisational/time management and ability to manage changing deadlines and work autonomously
- Ability to multitask, prioritise tasks and perform duties ‘hands on’
- Advanced skills in Microsoft applications
- Experience in a fast-paced, challenging environment
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role, preferably supporting C-level executives.
- Aptitude for learning and continual development
- Highly motivated, flexible, positive people person with a strong drive to succeed
- High level of professional discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Willing to work across global time zones as required.
- Ability to live the Pepperstone values.
Why you will enjoy working with us
Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
Annual remuneration review
Employee referral bonuses for referring top talent to the company
Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
Flexible and hybrid working
Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
10 days of Company paid sick leave annually
25 days of paid vacation
Employee monthly & quarterly recognition programs for outstanding performance and achievements
Frequent events and celebrations
Pension fund
Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing
Comprehensive medical group insurance & gym discount for those who choose to enroll in medical insurance.
Cycle to Work Scheme
More about Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers.com and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/
We understand it’s important to do due diligence on a prospective employer, and see what our team is saying on Glassdoor. We respect our team members’ experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review.
Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
“We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.
We will be reviewing applications as they come through, so if this is an opportunity that excites you, don’t wait. Express your interest by clicking the apply button below as soon as possible.
Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.
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