Temporary Executive Assistant, Private Equity

A leading Global Investment firm is seeking a highly experienced, immediately effective Executive Assistant to provide holiday cover within one of its most focused and diligent divisions.

This team operates with precision, pace and high expectations, so they require an Executive Assistant who can step in seamlessly, understand the impact of their work, and bring a proactive, solutions-led approach from day one. This role is ideal for someone who is calm under pressure, highly organised, and able to communicate clearly and confidently across all levels.

Working closely with the Managing Director and wider team, you will ensure a smooth operation. You will manage a complex diary, coordinating international meetings across multiple time zones and handling complex travel, expenses and itineraries. Your ability to anticipate needs, whilst maintaining strong attention to detail and keep communication flowing will be critical to supporting the team effectively during this period.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 5 - 8 years  EA experience, ideally within Management Consultancy, Private Equity, Asset Management, or professional services.
• The ability to hit the ground running, quickly understand priorities, and add value with minimal direction.
• Exceptional organisational skills and a naturally proactive mindset.
• A professional and engaging communication style, with strong client-facing capabilities.
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and discretion.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing complex diaries
• Coordinating international travel
• Scheduling meetings across multiple time zones, as well as processing expenses  and travel logistics.

This is a 4 - 5 month temporary role to start mid December.
 
4 days in office, 1 day WFH.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident EA who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and is ready to step into a critical support role with immediate impact.