Administrative Assistant, Real Assets UK

Blue Owl Capital; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support its Real Assets team. This exciting role involves managing complex calendars, organizing meetings, and handling travel arrangements while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, utilizing strong communication and organizational skills to ensure smooth operations. Join a team of experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional results and driving long-term growth. If you are passionate about providing top-notch administrative support and enjoy working collaboratively, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant administrative experience, preferably in financial services.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and arrange appointments and meetings.
• Track business expenses and compile accurate expense reports.
• Act as point of contact for internal and external clients.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat DC

Concur

Monday.com

Job description

Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL) is a leading asset manager that is redefining alternatives.

With $273 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2025, we invest across three multi-strategy platforms: Credit, GP Strategic Capital, and Real Assets. Anchored by a strong permanent capital base, we provide businesses with private capital solutions to drive long-term growth and offer institutional investors, individual investors, and insurance companies differentiated alternative investment opportunities that aim to deliver strong performance, risk-adjusted returns, and capital preservation.

Together with over 1,200 experienced professionals globally, Blue Owl brings the vision and discipline to create the exceptional. To learn more, visit www.blueowl.com.

Summary

The Administrative Assistant will provide support our Real Assets team across all aspects of their daily work including but not limited to scheduling meetings, managing calendars, expense reporting, travel arrangements, general organization, and office management. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, able to multitask effectively, have strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

This role is in office Monday through Thursday in London. Fridays are remote.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex calendars and arrange appointments, meetings, conferences, and heavy travel plans (domestic and international)
• Schedule conference rooms, catering, and audio-visual equipment as needed, prepare meeting materials as requested (digital or print)
• Track all required receipts from business expenses and travel, compile and submit accurately allocated expense reports for all team members
• Manage conference attendance including registration, payment, organization and tracking of attendees, liaising with representatives if/when required
• Act as point of contact for internal and external clients; respond to emails and phone calls; track and ensure outstanding meeting requests are addressed
• Maintain files and records so they remain updated and easily accessible; intake and organization of all mail and legal documents and other correspondence
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, colleagues, vendors, and visitors
• Build trust by demonstrating reliability, confidentiality, and good judgment
• Maintain agenda for recurring weekly investment team and business development team meetings
• Complete various ad hoc administrative projects and tasks as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
• At least five years of relevant administrative experience, some within financial services preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), Adobe Acrobat DC, and Concur. Experience using Monday.com preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Highly discreet and professional
• Exceptional attention to detail
  
  

Blue Owl is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.