We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to help support the North American Placement team at Guy Carpenter on an 8 Month Fixed Term Contract. This is available on a hybrid basis, offering home working for 2 days, with the other 3 days based in our office in London.
Within this role you will provide efficient administrative support to the wider team. To be successful, you will need to be detail-oriented, adaptable, and confident working in a fast-paced professional environment.
This role is ideal for a recent A-Level (or equivalent) / school leaver or Graduate eager to launch their career, or for someone with prior experience in an administrative role.
We will rely on you to:
Manage diaries for senior-level employees, including scheduling internal and external meetings and coordinating with clients and support staff as needed.
Efficiently process expenses and arrange relevant travel bookings as required
Create and edit documents using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, ensuring all materials meet established standards and are kept up to date.
Carry out routine administrative duties and assist with specific projects as required.
Collect, organize, and reconcile receipts, identifying any missing documentation.
Provide cover for other Administrative Assistants to ensure seamless support across the team.
Maintain confidentiality at all times, particularly when handling sensitive information and internal policies.
Work as a proactive team player, offering assistance during quieter periods.
What you need to have:
Previous administrative and organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
Confident, clear and concise communication skills
A flexible, collaborative approach with a willingness to help where needed
What makes you stand out:
Previous experience within a similar role
Any insurance related experience
Why join our team:
We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
Skills Required
- Previous administrative and organizational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
- Confident, clear and concise communication skills
- A flexible, collaborative approach with willingness to help where needed
- Previous experience within a similar role
- Any insurance-related experience
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.
