Founder – UNHW Family Office

Knightsbridge Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family office is seeking a driven Executive Assistant to support a UHNW Founder. The role involves complex diary management, heavy travel coordination, and organizing personal appointments. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as an EA/Private PA, ideally within boutique finance. Candidates should be organized, calm under pressure, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a leading figure in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an EA/Private PA.
• Experience in boutique finance or private/family office is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate complex and rapidly changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex diary for the Principal.
• Coordinate heavy international travel.
• Schedule meetings and personal appointments.
• Oversee hotel and restaurant bookings.
• Manage several properties and act as ambassador.
• Organise events and manage gifting.

Skills

Diary management

Travel coordination

Organisational skills

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

We are seeking a bright, switched‑on and driven EA to support a UHNW Founder.

Based in the private family office, and working in partnership with a Senior EA, you’ll be providing exceptional right‑hand support, both on the business and private side – managing a hectic diary and coordinating exclusive and confidential projects, you’ll be constantly thinking ahead, optimising their time and ensuring nothing is missed.

Responsibilities

• Complex and frequently changing diary management
• Heavy international travel coordination
• Scheduling meetings and personal appointments
• Hotel and restaurant bookings – securing the best tables
• Managing several properties
• Acting as an ambassador for the Principal
• Events organisation
• Gifting

We are looking for a top EA who is intelligent and calm with a minimum of 3 years of previous EA/Private PA experience, who enjoys working in a fast‑paced role – a background in boutique finance, along with some private/family office experience, would work well.

The successful candidate is likely to be an impressive and switched‑on graduate with a strategic approach who is able to think on their feet. Someone savvy, personable, collaborative and supremely organised with some previous experience supporting a UHNWI. A team player with an acute eye for detail and a trusted black book of contacts – and most importantly – a good sense of humour!

A great opportunity to work with the best in the business.

Starting ASAP – apply now!