Executive Assistant, Private Equity

ISE Partners Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

ISE Partners Limited in Mayfair seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support a group of investment professionals from Analyst to Managing Director. You will manage schedules, coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and handle confidential information with discretion.

You will liaise with IT/office management, support onboarding, prepare expense reports, input CRM data, and assist in client events and ad hoc duties as needed. A calm, organized, and proactive mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant or similar role in PE, banking or equivalent.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and absolute discretion.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and strong prioritization.
• Calm, resourceful problem-solver who can work under pressure and handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level support to investment professionals from Analyst to Managing Director.
• Manage calendars and coordinate internal and external meetings and calls.
• Coordinate meetings, arrange travel, and liaise with IT/office management.
• Input data into CRM systems and compile expense reports.
• Assist onboarding of new team members and support event organisation.
• Collaborate with other assistants to ensure coverage and ad hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Calendar management

Discretion

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join this globally renowned private equity firm, based in beautiful Mayfair offices. You'll work in close partnership with a senior member of the assistant team, so strong day-to-day collaboration and confident, clear communication will be essential.

This is a rare chance to join a highly successful and fast-growing team at a firm with real global reach and standing, offering genuine variety, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to build a long‑term career within a prestigious investment environment.

The Role

You’ll provide high‑level support to a group of investment professionals, from Analyst through to Managing Director level, including:

• Handling photocopying, printing, scanning, and binding tasks
• Managing local and international courier services and postage
• Reserving meeting rooms using the Condeco tool
• Managing team members' schedules for internal and external meetings
• Coordinating meetings and calls with current and prospective clients
• Inputting data into CRM systems
• Compiling expense reports
• Organising business card information
• Making restaurant reservations for business lunches and dinners
• Providing daily support to both teams, including liaising with IT/office management and arranging taxi reservations
• Assisting in onboarding new team members
• Collaborating with other team assistants to ensure adequate coverage
• Assisting in organising internal and client events
• Undertaking any other ad hoc duties as assigned

About You

• 3 – 5+ years' experience as an Executive Assistant, ideally gained within Private Equity, banking, or a comparable environment
• Advanced skills across the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Highly organised, with strong time‑management skills and a keen eye for detail
• Comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• A calm, resourceful problem‑solver who thrives under pressure and can juggle competing priorities