Temporary Executive Assistant, Global Investment Firms

ISE Partners Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant for temporary assignments with leading investment firms. This role involves supporting Managing Directors and Senior VPs with complex diary management, travel arrangements, and professional communication. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in high-pressure environments and a background in Private Equity or Investment Banking. This position allows for flexibility while working closely with a supportive team of Executive Assistants.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant in a high-pressure environment.
• Background in Private Equity, Asset Management, or Investment Banking preferred.
• Confident, professional, and client-facing.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex diaries, travel arrangements, and ever-changing schedules.
• Maintaining clear and professional communication internally and externally.
• Anticipating needs, taking ownership, and adding value quickly.

Skills

Complex diary management

Client-facing communication

Organizational skills

Job description

We're seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant who enjoys the flexibility of temping. You'll work with leading investment firms on short-term assignments while keeping full control of your schedule.

You'll support Managing Directors, Senior VPs, Global Heads and a wider team with complex diary management, cross-timezone meetings, international travel and acting as a trusted point of contact for senior stakeholders across Europe. You'll also collaborate closely with a supportive EA team.

This role suits someone proactive, extremely organised, client-facing in their communication and comfortable managing competing priorities from day one.

A background in Private Equity, Asset Management, Investment Banking or professional services is highly desirable. Suitable for EAs looking exclusively for temporary assignments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing complex diaries, travel arrangements, and ever-changing schedules
• Maintaining clear and professional communication internally and externally
• Anticipating needs, taking ownership, and adding value quickly

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4+ years’ experience as an Executive Assistant in a high-pressure environment
• You must have a background in Private Equity, Asset Management, or Investment Banking preferred
• Confident, professional, and client-facing
• Able to hit the ground running with minimal onboarding

We'd love to welcome you into our trusted EA temp community, allowing you flexibility in supporting senior leadership at the highest level.