EA, Private Equity

Aldrich & Company Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in London is seeking a resourceful Executive Assistant. You will support an MD and the team by coordinating diaries and handling complex international travel arrangements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in a financial services environment, exemplary organisational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative team within a thoughtful and inclusive company culture.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Assistant experience in Financial Services, ideally Private Equity.
• Exemplary organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong IT skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate busy diaries, travel, and meetings for the MD.
• Handle complex international travel arrangements and itineraries.
• Prepare team members for meetings and manage information flow.

Skills

EA / PA experience in Financial Services

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Ability to work under pressure

European languages

Job description

Executive Assistant, Private Equity, SW1(4/1)

£60,000 + bonus + benefits

22635

Are you a bright and approachable Executive Assistant with Director-level experience in a boutique financial services firm?

Are you a smart thinker who is able to generate solutions and put your team first?

Do you enjoy building strong working relationships across all levels?

An exciting Private Equity firm is looking for a resourceful EA to support an MD and small team.

You’ll be fully immersed from day one and will become pivotal in their continued success in an environment that is thoughtful, inclusive and driven by success.

What you’ll be doing day to day:

• Coordinating busy diaries, travel and meetings, particularly on behalf of the MD
• Managing your team’s schedules, appointments and travel arrangements
• Handling complex international travel arrangements, creating itineraries and acting as the point of contact between the executives and internal/external clients
• Ensuring your team members are prepared for meetings
• Completing expense reports in multiple currencies
• Ad hoc projects and events
• Managing information flow in a timely and accurate manner
• Always acting as company ambassador

The skills you need to bring:

• 5 years + EA / PA experience gained in Financial Services firm (Private Equity advantageous)
• Exemplary organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills
• European languages a plus!
• Ability to work comfortably under pressure
• Desire to be part of a successful and collaborative team