Senior Executive Assistant the Founder

Trades Workforce Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hedge fund in London is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support its Managing Partner. The role involves managing complex schedules, travel logistics, and confidential matters, requiring 5–7 years of senior-level Executive Assistant experience within a financial services environment and a degree from a Russell Group university. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling high-pressure situations with discretion. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 1:1 Executive Assistant at senior level in a hedge fund or similar.
• Minimum 5–7 years experience supporting C-suite executives or Managing Partners.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class 1:1 support to the Managing Partner.
• Coordinate complex scheduling and global travel itineraries.
• Serve as the first point of contact for the Managing Partner.
• Liaise with senior internal teams, investors, and external partners.
• Maintain discretion at all times.

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

Diary management

Travel coordination

Confidentiality handling

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Degree from a Russell Group University

Job description

Senior Executive Assistant to Managing Partner – Global Hedge Fund

• Salary: £100,000–£160,000 gross per annum (DOE)
• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Overview

Opluis partnering with a leading global hedge fund to appoint an exceptional Senior Executive Assistant to one of the firm’s Managing Partners. This is a unique opportunity to join an elite investment environment, working alongside highly accomplished professionals in London’s financial district.

You will act as the Managing Partner’s strategic right hand, ensuring seamless coordination across fast-moving schedules, complex travel logistics, and confidential business matters. The role requires intellect, precision, and an natural ability to stay several steps ahead.

Key Requirements

• Essential: Degree from a Russell Group University – this is a strict requirement.
• Essential: Proven 1:1 Executive Assistant experience at senior level within a hedge fund or similar financial services organisation (e.g., private equity, investment banking, or asset management).
• Advanced EA capabilities, including managing global diaries, complex travel, and high-volume communications across multiple time zones.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented with strong commercial understanding.
• Confident, resourceful, and self-sufficient with a proactive approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to manage relationships across senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable track record of handling confidential information with absolute discretion.
• Minimum 5–7 years experience supporting C‑suite executives or Managing Partners.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: Deliver first-class 1:1 support to the Managing Partner, anticipating needs and managing all aspects of their professional life.
• Diary & Travel Management: Coordinate complex scheduling, global travel itineraries, and cross-time-zone meetings.
• Communication: Serve as the first point of contact for the Managing Partner, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all correspondence.
• Stakeholder Relations: Liaise with senior internal teams, investors, and external partners with polish and diplomacy.
• Confidentiality: Maintain the highest degree of discretion at all times.

Ideal Profile

You will be a Russell Group graduate with a track record of success in a hedge fund or high-performing financial institution. You’re driven, intellectually sharp, and thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments. Your ability to stay calm under pressure and make informed decisions independently will set you apart.

If you are ready to take on a pivotal role supporting a dynamic leader at a globally recognised hedge fund, we’d love to hear from you.

Note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven’t heard from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.