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Administrative Associate supporting Middle Office Operations Europe – hybrid Dublin/London role.
Provides calendar, travel, event coordination, stakeholder communication and operational support to senior leadership.
Title: Administrative Associate
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Description: This role provides proactive administrative and operational support to the Head of Middle Office Operations Europe and the wider leadership team, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations across a fast-paced, global environment.
The position also plays a key role in supporting the broader Fund Ecosystem (EIS) through coordination of events, stakeholder engagement, and office activities in Dublin and London.
Role Context
The Middle Office sits at the centre of Vanguard’s fund ecosystem—supporting the full trade lifecycle by administering investment transactions, managing investment data, and enabling effective decision-making across front and back-office teams. This role supports leadership operating within that environment, ensuring smooth coordination, communication, and execution.
Executive & Administrative Support
Manage complex calendars for the Head of Middle Office Operations Europe and leadership team
Coordinate travel bookings, expenses, and logistics, including office/room arrangements while travelling
Support prioritisation and scheduling of meetings across global stakeholders
Events & External Visitor Management
Coordinate Fund Ecosystem events (e.g. Ask Me Anything sessions, crew appreciation events, leadership visits, offsites)
Send invitations and manage attendance
Arrange catering, logistics, and event setup
Liaise with Office Management and Technology teams to ensure AV readiness
Support external visitors
Register guests with reception
Coordinate logistics and catering
Provide meet-and-greet support
Stakeholder Coordination & Communication
Act as a central point of contact across Middle Office leadership, EIS teams, and administrative network
Support scheduling across senior leaders for key initiatives
Draft and coordinate internal communications as needed
EIS (Fund Ecosystem) Administration
Attend and contribute to bi-weekly EIS Administrative Associate huddles
Maintain and update EIS distribution groups
Support crew engagement initiatives (e.g. swag distribution aligned with global teams)
Partner with other administrators to align calendars and leadership availability
Office & Location Support (Dublin & London)
Provide ad hoc operational support for the Dublin office
Support and promote EIS-related communications and updates locally
Assist with Dublin-based events and activities
Provide support for London-based events, including room bookings and catering coordination
Core Skills Required
- Strong organisation and time management , with ability to handle multiple priorities
- Excellent communication skills , both written and verbal
- High attention to detail and execution quality
Core Abilities for Success
Strong prioritisation and judgement in a fast-paced environment
Effective stakeholder management , including senior leaders
Adaptability and resilience under changing demands
Differentiators (Nice-to-Have)
- Experience supporting senior leadership in a corporate or financial services environment
- Basic understanding of investment operations or the fund lifecycle
- Strong executive presence and professionalism
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Ability to support project coordination and cross-team initiatives
- Proactive mindset with a focus on anticipating needs and solving problems
What Success Looks Like
A successful candidate will operate as a trusted partner to leadership , anticipating needs, enabling efficient operations, and ensuring seamless coordination across teams, events, and stakeholders within the Middle Office and wider Fund Ecosystem.
Special Factors
Please note that Vanguard is not offering Visa Sponsorship for this position
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.