Temporary Executive Assistant, Global Investment Firms

ISE RECRUITMENT; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant to work with top investment firms on flexible temp assignments. In this role, you will manage complex diaries and international travel for senior leaders, ensuring effective communication and anticipating needs. Ideal candidates will have over 4 years of experience in high-pressure environments, preferably in Private Equity or Asset Management, and be comfortable managing competing priorities. This position offers flexibility to support senior leadership at the highest level in London.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 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

• Manage complex diaries, travel arrangements, and ever-changing schedules.
• Maintain clear and professional communication internally and externally.
• Anticipate needs, taking ownership, and adding value quickly.

Skills

Diary management

Client communication

Time management

Proactivity

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

• 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.