Sophia Batson

Served as an Executive Assistant to the Legal Department, managing expenses, drafting correspondence, and coordinating heavy meeting schedules. Handled HR/interview scheduling and new attorney onboarding while managing government/regulatory filings, proofreading for senior attorneys, and supporting travel booking, conference/event planning, and other ad hoc duties.

Worked as an Interim Assistant in the CEO’s office, partnering with the Global Head of Marketing and supporting external outreach. Organized events and travel including private-jet arrangements and coordinated with political donors and globally prominent business leaders, while managing the inbox and social media.

Completed numerous repeat Executive Assistant assignments supporting various teams and executives over an 18-month period. Trained and mentored junior assistants and new hires and administered the intern hire process.

Served as Interim Assistant to the Chief Investment Officer while a permanent candidate was sought, and provided backup support to the CEO. Managed extensive diary/inbox workflows and led meeting, conference, and event planning with investor coordination, including expense management and personal assistance support for leadership.

Provided executive and personal assistant coverage as maternity cover, maintaining an ever-changing calendar and managing day-to-day diary scheduling. Supported research for large purchases, coordinated gift giving and childcare/nanny schedules, arranged family travel (including private jet and accommodation), and handled bank reconciliation.

Acted as Executive Assistant to the COO, liaising with senior banking and government officials from the Bank of England and the US Government. Managed complex diary scheduling, arranged domestic and international travel, scheduled meetings across international time zones, and handled expense/reimbursement resolution while operating as a true gatekeeper with high discretion.

Served as Contract Assignment Executive/Legal Assistant to the General Counsel, drafting, editing, and proofreading regulatory documents for SEC filings with extreme attention to detail. Managed expenses, coordinated travel arrangements and research, and supported other ad hoc legal executive assistance duties.

Started as an Interim Assistant to the CFO and later supported the Head of Legal and Associate General Counsel as a permanent hire. Provided ongoing CEO support (including for a London-based CEO), managed complex calendars and inboxes, handled domestic and international travel for firm and personal needs, and prepared agendas/minutes and confidential legal documentation including visas/passport su

Earned a BS in Psychology from San Francisco State University.