Executive Assistant

ISE Partners; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Private Equity firm in Mayfair is seeking an Executive Assistant for a maternity cover role. The successful candidate will provide seamless support to senior executives, manage complex travel, and handle confidential correspondence. This role offers a competitive salary and completion bonus, alongside comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and a generous pension contribution.

Benefits

Completion Bonus

Private Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance

15% employer pension contribution

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior EA in Private Equity or financial services.
• Strong A-levels required.
• Calm and confident under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex diary and meeting arrangements.
• Coordinating international travel itineraries.
• Handling confidential correspondence.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Discretion

Education

Degree-educated

Tools

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Concur

Job description

This range is provided by ISE Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Executive Recruitment Consultant ISE Partners Ltd | Recruitment to the Investment Sector | isepartners.com Part of Pertemps Network Group | London

Executive Assistant – Maternity Cover (Private Equity)

Location: Mayfair, London | Hybrid Working (4:1 split)

Are you a career-driven Executive Assistant looking for your next challenge within a prestigious Private Equity firm? ISE Partners is delighted to be working with one of the industry's most respected and well-established investment firms to find an exceptional EA to cover a 12-month maternity contract.

This is a rare opportunity to join a world-class team in stunning Mayfair offices, supporting their CEO, a Senior Vice President in Investor Relations, and a Senior Associate within their Strategy Resource Group. The firm is known for its impeccable retention, outstanding culture of care (both financial and emotional), and global presence across six offices worldwide — including a team of around 100 in London.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role sits at the heart of the business. You’ll be providing seamless support to senior stakeholders, handling complex diary management, high-volume travel coordination, confidential correspondence, and all manner of executive-level assistance. The role will involve:

• Leading end-to-end diary and meeting management across time zones
• Booking extensive international travel and itineraries – private air experience a plus
• Preparing presentation decks, reports, meeting briefs, and minutes
• Managing expenses via Concur and maintaining accurate records
• Handling sensitive and confidential material with the utmost discretion
• Liaising confidently with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Playing an integral role in maintaining the high-functioning, collaborative EA team dynamic
• Offering occasional off-hours support when required

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll be a natural problem solver and master organiser – cool under pressure and proactive in nature. Ideally, you’ll have experience working within Private Equity or a similar alternative investment environment, with a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high-performing setting. We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running, with:

• Previous experience as a senior EA, ideally within PE, financial services or Investment Banking
• Degree-educated with strong A-levels
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• First-class attention to detail and organisational capabilities
• Strong tech skills: Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Concur
• A discreet, calm and confident manner

What’s On Offer

• Completion Bonus: Paid at the end of the contract
• Private Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance: 100% of coverage paid by the firm
• Pension: 15% employer contribution to a Group Worksave Pension Scheme
• Hybrid Working: 4 days in-office / 1 day WFH (flexibility appreciated)
• Start Date: Early June 2025, including a 3–4 week handover period

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Investment Banking, Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, and Financial Services

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