Executive Assistant

General Atlantic; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Credit Team in London. The role demands excellence in time management and organization, offering extensive administrative support to executive management and collaborating with other Executive Assistants. Ideal candidates will have 8-10+ years of experience in a professional services setting, with strong communication and project management skills. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer matching

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of EA experience supporting executive(s) in a professional services organization.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred.
• Strong project management skills; ability to move tasks along and follow up is critical.

Responsibilities

• Provide white-glove support to help direct executive’s time and focus.
• Maintain executive’s calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and travel.
• Manage phone calls and provide appropriate screening.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies throughout its history. Established in 1980, General Atlantic continues to be a dedicated partner to visionary founders and investors seeking to build dynamic businesses and create long‑term value. Guided by the conviction that entrepreneurs can be incredible agents of transformational change, the firm combines a collaborative global approach, sector‑specific expertise, a long‑term investment horizon, and a deep understanding of growth drivers to partner with and scale innovative businesses around the world. The firm leverages its patient capital, operational expertise, and global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies. General Atlantic manages approximately $114 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of June 30, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information on General Atlantic, please visit www.generalatlantic.com

Position Summary

General Atlantic is looking to hire an Executive Assistant to support our Credit Team in London. The successful candidate will be exceptionally strong in time management, organization, and multi‑tasking in addition to being detail oriented, and will thrive in a fast‑paced environment. In this role you will perform administrative duties for executive management, screen/answer calls, manage calendars, and often utilize your critical thinking skills to make educated decisions. Additionally, you will team and collaborate with Executive Assistants across all departments at General Atlantic to ensure tasks are completed in an effective and timely manner. This role will support a Managing director in addition to other members of the team and so would suit an individual with prior experience supporting senior level executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide white‑glove support and service to help direct executive’s time and focus
• Maintain executive’s calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, teleconferences, and travel
• Arrange complex travel schedules for both air and ground travel through online portal
• Manage phone calls (including contacts), provide appropriate screening, and take messages as needed
• Reserve meeting rooms and offices for visiting executives
• Complete expense reports by collecting all boarding passes, bills, hotel invoices, etc.
• Assist with specific personal tasks when asked to help facilitate the executive’s day to day (eg. restaurant reservations, tracking of insurance claims, etc.)

Qualifications

• 8‑10+ years of EA experience supporting executive(s) in a professional services organization
• Experience in the Financial Services industry preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and think critically while retaining accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills, creativity, thoughtful business judgment and professional maturity
• High energy level, strong communication skills, intellectual curiosity
• Strong project management skills; ability to move tasks along and follow up is critical
• Desire to collaborate with colleagues throughout the firm globally
• Motivated, flexible, team‑player spirit

GA Value

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Professional development opportunities and ongoing training
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture with opportunities for advancement

General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that will support you and your family, maintaining fulfilling, secure and healthy lives now and into the future, which includes but is not limited to medical insurance contribution, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay programme of which the exact amount offered will be driven by the degree to which you meet role requirements, additional special skills and experience. Additional reward programmes, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long‑term incentive programmes, are available for eligible employees and are offered as recognition for performance and one’s contributions towards the organisation’s success.

General Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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