EA to CIO & Head of BD

Knightsbridge Recruitment - Angela Mortimer Plc Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious investment firm in Greater London is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support its Founder/CIO and Head of Business Development. This role demands an experienced EA with a minimum of 4 years of experience, offering high-level business and personal assistance in a collaborative environment. Successful candidates will be able to manage complex tasks and prioritize effectively while maintaining a supportive and dynamic workplace. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities to make a tangible impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus (10-15%)

Private medical and dental benefits

Good pension contribution

Life assurance

Daily lunch

Subsidized personal training sessions

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience as an EA supporting C-suite, founders, or high-net-worth individuals.
• Background in boutique finance environments.
• Polished, efficient, adaptable, and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Act as a gatekeeper for the principals' time.
• Manage busy diaries and meetings across time zones.
• Provide personal support to Founder/CIO, including travel and diary management.

Skills

Experience supporting C-suite executives

Highly organized

Client-facing skills

Strong communication skills

IT-savvy

Education

Graduate or graduate calibre

Tools

PowerPoint

Teams

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an exceptional EA to support the Founder/CIO and Head of Business Development at a strategic, entrepreneurial, boutique investment firm. This is a rare chance to join a small, close-knit team in a highly collaborative, low-politics environment. The office is a modern open plan. The culture is entrepreneurial, friendly, dynamic, and supportive, and there is genuine scope to make this role your own.

You will provide high-level support across business and personal matters, managing complex priorities with discretion and efficiency. This role is a mixture of professional executive assistance with exposure to client-facing activities, business development, and personal support for the Founder/CIO.

Responsibilities

• Business & Executive Support (70-80%)
• Act as a true gatekeeper, protecting the principals\' time and prioritising requests
• Manage busy diaries, meetings, lunches, and dinners across time zones
• Prepare client-facing materials, presentations, and agendas for meetings
• Organise complex travel, including flights, hotels, transfers, and detailed itineraries
• Screen calls, take messages, respond on behalf of executives, and escalate where appropriate
• Support investor relations: client updates, materials, and liaison
• Organise team events, annual off-sites, and investor days
• CRM and pipeline management: track opportunities, meetings, and follow-ups
• Ad-hoc administrative support and expense management

• Personal Support to Founder/CIO (15-20%)
• Manage personal diary, appointments, and social engagements
• Book end-to-end family holidays: flights, private travel, visas, drivers, chefs, wellness arrangements
• Provide ad-hoc errands and support for family needs

Qualifications

• 4+ years\' experience as an EA supporting C-suite, founders, or high-net-worth individuals
• Background in boutique finance environments (asset management, PE, VC, HF, IR)
• Graduate or graduate calibre
• Professional, intelligent, and outgoing with a strong can-do attitude
• Highly organised, accountable, and able to anticipate needs proactively
• IT-savvy, confident with PowerPoint, Teams, and productivity tools (including AI tools)
• Polished, efficient, adaptable, and hands-on
• Entrepreneurial, flexible, and with a sense of humour
• Experienced with CRM systems

Why This Role is Exceptional

• Work at the heart of a highly entrepreneurial, collaborative, and fast-moving boutique investment firm
• Scope to take ownership of the role and shape it around your strengths
• Incredible office environment in a prestigious London location with a rooftop view
• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus (10-15%)
• Comprehensive benefits: private medical, dental, good pension contribution, life assurance, daily lunch, subsidised PT sessions
• Work-life balance: core hours 8:30am-5:30pm with little to no work outside these hours

This is a chance to thrive in a high-energy, entrepreneurial environment, making a tangible impact while working alongside inspirational leaders. APPLY NOW!