Executive Assistant

About Lendable

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Lendable is on a mission to build the world's best technology to help people get credit and save money.We're building one of the world’s leading fintech companies and are off to a strong start:

• One of the UK’s newest unicorns with a team of just over 700 people
• Among the **fastest-growing tech** companies in the UK
• Profitable since **2017**
• Backed by top investors including **Balderton Capital** and **Goldman Sachs**
• **Loved by customers** with the best reviews in the market (4.9 across 10,000s of reviews on [Trustpilot](https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/lendable.co.uk))

So far, we’ve rebuilt the Big Three consumer finance products from scratch: **loans, credit cards and car finance**. We get money into our customers’ hands in minutes instead of days.

We’re growing fast, and there’s a lot more to do: we’re going after the two biggest Western markets (UK and US) where trillions worth of financial products are held by big banks **with dated systems and painful processes.**

Join us if you want to

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• **Take ownership** across a broad remit. You are trusted to make decisions that drive a material impact on the direction and success of Lendable from day 1
• **Work in small teams of exceptional people,** who are relentlessly resourceful to solve problems and find smarter solutions than the status quo
• **Build the best technology in-house**, using new data sources, machine learning and AI to make machines do the heavy lifting

**The role in a nutshell**

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You will **support our Chief Capital Officer** of one of the world’s leading FinTech companies from our London HQ. This is a **varied and dynamic** role working in a **fast-paced environment** for a company that **maintains a start-up ethos. You will also support our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer** with ad-hoc tasks when available.

Based in Shoreditch, you will be joining a **warm, welcoming, and supportive team** who are all incredibly passionate about the brand and the journey they are on.

Our CCO is looking for a **right hand who can provide support across all functions of the business**, managing administration and organisation, and assist with exciting projects. We are looking for someone with a **proactive mindset** who enjoys problem-solving independently and is able to work in a fast-paced environment.

**What you’ll be doing**

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• **Complex diary management**, scheduling meetings, and creating agendas
• Detailed inbox management - act as the **first point of contact** responding to emails on behalf of the CEO, CCO, & COO, **tracking progress** with items and **ensuring all correspondence is managed effectively**
• Travel booking - **manage end-to-end travel logistics**, including flights, visas, and accommodation and creating detailed itineraries
• Provide **thorough preparation for meetings and take accurate minutes** to capture key discussions and action items
• **Proactively** identify potential issues and conflicts and propose solutions
• **Drafting reports and presentations**
• Undertaking various **ad-hoc research projects**
• **Managing expenses** and bank statements
• Involvement in a variety of **ongoing projects**
• Assist with **arranging events, lunches, dinners, conferences and annual trips**

**Your Profile**

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You will be a **proactive self-starter** who is **confident, resilient, impeccably organised** and **highly efficient** in your work. **Solution-focused,** you will overcome all hurdles calmly and professionally to ensure that Lendable and personal life run smoothly at all times. **First-class communication skills** are essential for this role, you will be able to liaise at all levels and **build rapport with the wider C-suite**. **Meticulous attention to detail** is essential for this role.

**Your Experience**

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• A **proactive** and **solution-focused mindset,** anticipating needs and addressing challenges
• 3-5 years **experience** as Executive Assistant
• **Confident**, **resilient** and adept at maintaining **professional boundaries**
• **Highly organised, efficient and driven** to excel in a fast-paced environment
• **Meticulous attention to detail,** ensuring accuracy in all tasks
• **Tech and G-suite savvy,** with a strong aptitude for utilising digital tools
• **Smart** and **analytical**, capable of grasping complex concepts quickly
• **Hardworking, ambitious, and eager** to contribute to the success of a thriving company
• **Excellent communication skills** and the ability to provide context when needed
• Able to **prioritise effectively** and manage conflicting priorities

**A plus:**

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• Experience in **financial services/Fintech** would be highly desirable
• Ability to **adapt** to an ever- changing fast paced Fintech environment
• Embedded AI ways of working, making everyday and strategic tasks more efficient
• **Excellent checkable references**

**Interview Process**

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We’re not a corporate so we try our best to get things moving as quickly as possible. For this role, we’d expect:

• Stage 1 - Video call with our Talent team (30 mins)
• Stage 2 - In person Interview with our CEO, CCO (45 mins)

Life at Lendable

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• **Winning team:** the opportunity to scale up one of the world’s most successful fintech companies
• **Flexible working:** flexible approach tailored to each role. Hybrid roles require three days in-office weekly; fully remote roles include regular opportunities for in-person connection through socials and off-sites
• **Socials & connection:** opportunities and events to come together, socialise, and get to know each other beyond the office walls
• **Health coverage:** support for your physical and mental wellbeing, including private health cover
• **Retirement & savings:** long-term financial wellbeing through retirement savings plans
• **Employee referral programme:** earn a competitive bonus when you refer successful new team members
• **Office meals & snacks:** enjoy a fully stocked kitchen, plus complimentary lunches prepared by in-house chefs on in-office days at select locations
• **Sustainable commuting:** cycle-to-work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes available in select locations

***Please note:** The availability and details of specific benefits vary by location and role. For more information, please speak to your Talent Partner.*

Check out our [blog](https://blog.lendable.co.uk/)!