Executive Business Partner

INSTANT IMPACT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

INSTANT IMPACT is recruiting an Executive Business Partner to support the CEO and leadership team across London, New York and Europe. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate international travel and act as a trusted partner to senior executives in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

This role goes beyond a traditional EA, requiring proactive prioritisation, strong judgement and the ability to bring structure to a dynamic, evolving business.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting C-Suite executives in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Proven diary management and travel coordination skills.
• Strong judgement, discretion and autonomous working style.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex diaries, priorities and schedules across multiple time zones.
• Coordinating international travel, logistics and executive itineraries.
• Acting as a trusted partner to the executive team, anticipating needs and ensuring priorities are effectively managed.
• Applying sound judgement to maximise executive effectiveness and time.
• Preparing briefings, meeting materials and ensuring executives are prepared for key engagements.
• Coordinating client meetings, events and relationship management activities.
• Building strong relationships and handling highly confidential information.

Skills

C-Suite support

Diary management

Travel coordination

Stakeholder management

Discretion

Autonomy

Job description

Executive Business Partner

Department: Client Role

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

Description

We are currently representing a leading global Financial Services firm in the appointment of high-calibre professionals as part of a period of strategic growth and investment.

Our client operates at the intersection of corporate, fiduciary and regulatory services, partnering with private equity houses, investment managers and international financial institutions. Backed by long-term institutional investment and an established global brand, the firm is scaling its capabilities, technology and international footprint.

This is an opportunity to join a business that combines the agility of a growth platform with the credibility, client base and governance of a market leader.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Business Partner to support the CEO and wider Leadership Team.

Operating within a fast-paced and commercially driven environment, our client works closely with leading organisations across the private equity and wider financial services sector. As the business continues to grow internationally, they are seeking a highly organised, proactive and professional individual who can act as a trusted extension of the executive team.

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant position. You'll play a key role in ensuring the CEO and senior leadership team can operate at their most effective, managing complex priorities, anticipating challenges before they arise and bringing structure to a dynamic and evolving business.

Supporting four executives across London, New York and Europe, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly.

Key Responsibilities

You'll be responsible for providing first-class support to the CEO and three members of the Leadership Team, including:

• Managing complex diaries, priorities and schedules across multiple time zones.
• Coordinating international travel, logistics and executive itineraries.
• Acting as a trusted partner to the executive team, anticipating needs and ensuring priorities are effectively managed.
• Applying sound judgement to maximise executive effectiveness and make the best use of time.
• Preparing briefings, meeting materials and ensuring executives are fully prepared for key engagements.
• Coordinating client meetings, events and relationship management activities.
• Building strong relationships …
• Handling highly confidential…

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Significant experience supporting C-Suite executives within a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Experience supporting senior executives within private equity, financial services, professional services or another high-performance environment is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organisational, diary management and travel coordination skills.
• A proactive and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to anticipate needs and manage competing priorities.
• Strong judgement, discretion and the confidence to operate autonomously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility at all levels.
• A calm, adaptable and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.