EA & Strategic Right Hand to Inspirational Founder/CEO

Knightsbridge Recruitment - Angela Mortimer Plc Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing investment firm in London is seeking a high-calibre Executive Assistant to support its Founder. This role combines traditional EA responsibilities with broader operational and strategic exposure, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the firm's success and grow alongside it.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in financial services, investment management, or fast-moving start-up.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities.
• Hungry to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Founder.
• Manage a demanding calendar and coordinate meetings.
• Act as a gatekeeper and liaison with key stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent judgment

Initiative

Organisational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tech-savvy

Education

Degree educated

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

My client, an ambitious and fast-growing investment firm, is seeking a high-calibre Executive Assistant to support its Founder. Operating at the intersection of private equity, entrepreneurial finance, and high-growth innovation, the firm is on an exciting journey, and this role offers a unique opportunity to join at a formative stage and contribute meaningfully to its success.

You will support the Founder across a wide range of business activities, requiring a proactive, organised, and highly professional individual. It combines traditional EA responsibilities with broader operational and strategic exposure, offering variety, challenge, and the chance to grow alongside the business.

The role

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Founder
• Manage a demanding and ever-changing calendar with precision
• Coordinate meetings, calls, and complex travel
• Act as a gatekeeper and liaison with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and portfolio companies
• Prepare materials, presentations, and correspondence
• Help drive priorities and keep the Founder focused on strategic goals
• Take ownership of administrative and project-based tasks as needed

You will be/have

• Intelligent, ambitious, and discreet, with excellent judgment and initiative
• Previous experience in financial services, investment management, private equity, venture capital, or a fast-moving start-up environment
• Degree educated
• Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-changing priorities
• Highly organised with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Tech-savvy and confident using Microsoft Office
• Hungry to learn, grow, and be part of a building journey

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and is motivated by the opportunity to help build something exceptional from the ground up, apply now! Lots of potential for long-term growth.