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Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and proactive individual to join a dynamic, award-winning real estate advisory firm specialising in the office, industrial, living, and life sciences sectors . The role involves providing comprehensive PA and compliance support to a team of experienced professionals, including senior advisors and equity partners. The position is office-based, full-time, and requires an individual who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and take ownership of a wide variety of tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Provide PA support to the Office & Living Team, including covering for the team PA on Fridays (when the primary PA is off).
- Organise meetings, format documents, book travel, handle expenses, and conduct credit checks.
- Support the COO with minimal diary management tasks.
- Provide holiday cover for other PA roles as needed.
- Oversee and maintain the company's meeting rooms and handle guest arrivals, offering drinks and other assistance.
- Take responsibility for updating and maintaining the company website's media wall.
- Assist with research related to Living property transactions (e.g., house prices on Rightmove).
- Format and prepare the fortnightly team meeting PowerPoint presentation.
- Handle the management of approximately five office subscriptions.
- Work closely with two other experienced PAs, gaining exposure and learning opportunities in both PA and compliance functions.
- Over time, potentially take on responsibility for managing the Equity Partners' diaries.
Compliance Support:
- Provide essential compliance support to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in managing anti-money laundering administration.
- Conduct thorough research on companies and individuals, ensuring compliance with AML regulations.
- Run credit checks and complete necessary checks to verify client backgrounds and protect the firm from potential financial risk.
- Assist with the completion of required template forms and documentation as part of the AML process.
- Collate and organize necessary information, ensuring it is up to date and accurately stored.
- Help monitor transactions to ensure that all activities are compliant with current regulations and the firm's internal procedures.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of AML activities, ensuring the firm remains fully compliant at all times.
Desired Candidate:
- A friendly, team-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask efficiently.
- Proactive with a positive, can-do attitude and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
- Confident in dealing with various stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
- A keen interest in learning and taking on a variety of tasks.
- Comfortable in a high-pressure work environment with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- An interest in developing expertise in anti-money laundering compliance and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.
Job Appeal:
- Join a highly respected and successful professional services business with a strong market reputation.
- Opportunity to work within a close-knit, supportive team environment.
- Potential for growth and development, with excellent progression opportunities in both PA and compliance fields.
- Exposure to the anti-money laundering compliance field, with a chance to upskill in this area.
- A dynamic, hard-working, yet friendly team atmosphere in an open-plan office.
- A flat team structure with regular social events and occasional trips.
- Enjoy a professional, yet fun work culture where teamwork is paramount.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Private healthcare.
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme.
