Chief of Staff/Executive Assistant

About Allica Bank

Allica is the UK’s fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech.

Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers.

Role Description
Acts as strategic assistant to the CEO and CFO to ensure maximum leverage on their time, while developing Allica’s external reputation and position. 

Principal Accountabilities

• Frees up day to day time for CEO and CFO including through: schedule management (both internal and external meetings), the preparation of correspondence and other documentation, travel booking and expense management, and taking minutes at Executive Committee meetings and ensuring follow up on actions.

• Works with CEO, CFO, and 56 Degrees North to help drive Allica’s policy agenda, maximising impact and influence with Government and policymakers.

• Finds ways to give leverage to the Executive Team, depending on current priorities – for example this could include investor relations, or conducting research related to expansion opportunities.

• Organises bi annual leadership events for ~100 key people at Allica, as well as organising ExCo and Finance offsite events

• May act as interim cover where needed for the Company Secretary function (e.g. liaison with the Chairman and Non-Executive Directors to schedule Board meetings and plan agenda)

• Promoting Allica’s culture and bringing new ideas to the team.

• Liaising and working alongside Allica colleagues to ensure customer or colleague outcomes are effectively handled.

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, operating procedures and internal controls.

Personal Attributes & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar role

• Knowledge of UK government policy environment (for example working in a relevant MP’s office, policy advisor in HMT or key trade association)

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong organisational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment

• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements

• A team player who is a good cultural fit with Allica’s values

• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Word, PowerPoint and MS Outlook, in particular)

Working at Allica Bank

At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers.

Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind:

• Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities

• Options for flexible working

• Regular social activities

• Pension contributions

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Private health cover

• Life assurance

• Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Don’t tick every box?

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you’ll be a good fit, we’d still love to hear from you!

Flexible working

We know the ‘9-to-5’ isn’t right for everyone. That’s why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate.

Diversity

We’re a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.