An established private equity investment firm is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to two Managing Directors and a newly appointed Chief Operating Officer.

This is a high-profile, fast-paced role requiring exceptional organisational skills, commercial awareness, emotional intelligence and the confidence to operate autonomously. One of the Managing Directors has a particularly dynamic and fast-moving working style, requiring a proactive EA who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and remain composed under pressure.

The successful candidate will become a trusted partner to the leadership team, acting as a gatekeeper, coordinator and problem-solver across a broad range of business and personal matters.

What you'll do: 

• Provide dedicated support to two Managing Directors and a Chief Operating Officer, acting as a trusted partner and gatekeeper.
• Manage complex diaries, prioritising competing demands and ensuring efficient scheduling across multiple time zones.
• Coordinate board meetings, investor meetings, leadership forums and portfolio company engagements.
• Arrange domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodation, transport and itineraries.
• Prepare, coordinate and distribute confidential documents, presentations and meeting materials.
• Liaise with senior stakeholders, including investors, portfolio company leadership teams, advisors and external partners.
• Oversee administrative processes, including legal documentation, CRM management, expenses and operational support.
• Provide discreet personal assistance where required, managing sensitive matters with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Anticipate needs, solve problems proactively and ensure the leadership team can focus on strategic priorities.

Who you are:

• An experienced Executive Assistant with a background supporting senior leaders within private equity, investment management, venture capital, asset management or a similarly fast-paced financial services environment.
• Comfortable supporting multiple senior stakeholders with differing working styles and priorities.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to anticipate needs before they arise.
• Commercially minded, with excellent judgement and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Resilient, mature and emotionally intelligent, with the confidence to work with demanding and high-performing executives.
• Calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Exceptionally discreet, trustworthy and professional when handling sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and solutions-focused.
• A strong communicator who builds credibility and relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in managing complex diaries, travel and logistics.

Benefits:

• Salary of £60,000–£65,000
• Private health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pension scheme
• Annual company away trips
• Hybrid working (Monday–Thursday office-based, Friday WFH)
• Opportunity to work closely with a highly successful and ambitious leadership team

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working at pace, thrives in a high-performance environment and is looking to become a genuine right-hand support to senior executives.

REF: JCOE187604