Chief of Staff / EA to the CEO, Insurance, Pensions & Investments

Location: London, United Kingdom; hybrid working with office attendance required 60–80% of the time and regular domestic travel.

Working pattern: Full-time, permanent position.

Company

hirify.global is a major UK financial services organisation transforming its businesses, technology, and workplaces.

What you will do

• Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape the strategic agenda and accelerate delivery of key priorities.
• Act as a trusted extension of the CEO by focusing attention on critical opportunities, risks, and decisions.
• Maintain oversight of major transformation programmes and ensure delivery remains on track.
• Enhance the effectiveness of the Executive Committee and wider leadership team through governance activities.
• Support Board, regulatory, executive, and external stakeholder engagement.
• Develop briefings, narratives, and communications explaining business performance, strategic progress, and future ambition.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in financial services, consulting, or a comparable fast-paced environment.
• Track record of leading complex cross-functional initiatives and producing Board-level outputs.
• Exceptional judgement, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational discipline, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to simplify complex issues, drive clear actions and decisions, and adapt quickly as priorities evolve.
• Strategic mindset with a strong focus on action and delivery.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an organisation focused on transforming finance and supporting customers, colleagues, and communities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with development and learning opportunities.
• Menopause health package and Working with Cancer Initiative.
• Reasonable workplace adjustments for disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location, and working patterns.
• Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process, with interview guarantees through the Disability Confident Scheme for eligible applicants.