Senior Executive Assistant to CEO / Office Manager – COG Operations Group EMEA

The Corporate Operations Group delivers essential support services to ensure the efficient functioning of Macquarie’s operations globally. The team provides high-quality administrative, financial, and operational support to enable the success of our business groups. This role is within the EMEA Operations team, supporting senior executives and managing our office environment.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working, this role requires 3 days a week in the advertised location.

Macquarie values diversity and empowers its people. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets with 56 years of profitability. Join a friendly, supportive team where everyone contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What will you do?

Provide high-level executive support to the CEO/COO – Head of COG, managing calendars, travel, expenses, and board matters. Oversee the operation of the Corporate Operations Group in EMEA by managing a team of Executive Assistants and ensuring administrative excellence. Act as Office Manager, coordinating office operations, facilities, technology, onboarding, and event management.

What are we looking for?

• At least 5+ years of experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably in banking or international organizations.
• Exceptional communication skills and confidence working with senior colleagues across offices.
• High confidentiality and discretion handling sensitive information.
• Strong organizational skills; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote; experience with Concur and Coupa is a plus.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, multi-task, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, positive, and calm attitude with problem-solving and teamwork focus.
• Experience managing and developing a team, including resource allocation and performance management.
• Knowledge of office management, facilities, technology, and event planning.

We welcome applications from anyone inspired to build a better future with us.

What do we offer?

• Wellbeing leave, annual leave, and parental leave options.
• Paid fertility, volunteer, and transition leaves.
• Salary sacrificing, medical, life insurance, and wellbeing programs.
• Learning, development, and professional growth opportunities.
• Emergency and dependent care services.
• Recognition awards and flexible working arrangements.
• Reimbursement for home office equipment.

About COG

Our Corporate Operations Group delivers for our people, businesses, and customers with expertise in technology, data, market operations, real estate, resilience, procurement, and security.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim to provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you need assistance during the application process.