Personal Assistant

ISE Partners; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in London seeks a Personal Assistant to the Global Head of Business Development. In this full-time entry-level role, you will provide administrative support, manage complex diaries, and coordinate travel across multiple time zones. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 months of administrative experience and possess exceptional organizational skills. This is an excellent opportunity for career development at a high level in the investment industry.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ office or administrative experience required.
• Ability to engage confidently at CEO and Chairman level.
• Experience in high-performance environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage diary and meetings across multiple time zones.
• Plan complex international itineraries adapting to changes.
• Handle inbox and correspondence management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (MS Office)

Resilience

Communication skills

Education

Training from Quest or Oxford Media Business School

Job description

Overview

Personal Assistant – Global Head of Business Development

This is a standout opportunity to support a highly dynamic, globally recognised Head of Business Development who is listed in the Top 40 Under 40 in wealth management. This individual is ambitious, exacting, and constantly on the move across the US, Cayman Islands, Europe and Asia, requiring someone equally sharp, resilient and adaptable to keep pace.

The Role

You will provide first-class administrative support, working closely with the PA to the CEO and Chairman, while directly supporting a driven executive whose schedule is intense and ever-changing. Expect global travel arrangements, back-to-back diary management across time zones, and exposure to senior-level stakeholders in the business world.

Responsibilities

• Diary and meeting management across multiple time zones, ensuring priorities are met


• Planning complex international itineraries, adapting to last-minute changes


• Inbox and correspondence management, document preparation and filing


• Compiling and submitting accurate expense reports


• Providing occasional lunchtime reception cover, greeting clients and guests


• Supporting with small events, dinners and client entertaining

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally Quest or Oxford Media Business School trained, with at least 6 months’ office or administrative experience


• Polished, smartly presented and quick-witted, with the confidence to engage at CEO and Chairman level


• Resilient, with a strong sense of humor and the ability to stay calm under pressure


• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and strong IT (MS Office) skills


• Robust, adaptable and confident in a high-performance environment

The Fit

This role would suit someone at the start of their career who has the ambition, intellect and stamina to support one of the most demanding and inspiring executives in the industry. It is a unique springboard opportunity, offering exposure at the highest levels of business development.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Customer Service

Industries

• Investment Management, Investment Banking, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals