EA, Investment Banking

Aldrich & Company Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious banking firm is looking for a first-class Executive Assistant to support a demanding Managing Director and a small team. The successful candidate will manage complex diary schedules, coordinate global travel, and organise events. Ideal applicants will have MD-level EA experience in Investment Banking or Private Equity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute significantly to senior leadership operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a MD-level EA/PA in Investment Banking or Private Equity.
• Front office/client-facing experience preferred.
• Strong judgement and discretion in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-touch support to a Managing Director.
• Manage complex diary and global travel arrangements.
• Organise conferences and events with meticulous detail.

Skills

Diary management

Global travel coordination

Event organisation

Communication skills

MS Office skills

Job description

A prestigious banking firm is seeking a first-class Executive Assistant to provide seamless, high-touch support to a demanding and dynamic Managing Director, with additional support to a small team. This is a standout opportunity for an EA who brings exceptional judgement, polish, and a proactive approach.

• Extensive and complex diary management, including navigating competing priorities and resolving conflicts
• Global travel coordination end-to-end: flights, hotels, visas, logistics, and producing detailed itineraries
• Preparing and submitting expenses accurately and in a timely manner
• Roadshow coordination, including scheduling and logistics across time zones
• Conference and event organisation, including client dinners and corporate hospitality
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Creating, editing and formatting reports and presentations to a high standard

Are you a highly accomplished EA / PA with substantial experience supporting senior leadership within Investment Banking or Private Equity?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment where priorities shift quickly and standards are high? Do you have experience of roadshow, conference and event organisation?

• Proven MD-level EA / PA experience within Investment Banking or Private Equity
• Front office/client-facing experience will be strongly preferred
• Highly desirable: Roadshow organisation experience
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills and strong professional presence
• Calm and effective under pressure; able to manage tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Strong judgement, discretion, and decision-making ability
• Meticulous attention to detail with consistently high standards
• Advanced MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)